Opificio delle pietre dure, Stone art museum and restoration institute in Florence, Italy
The Opificio delle Pietre Dure contains specialized laboratories where experts restore artworks and conduct research on conservation techniques for cultural heritage objects.
The institute originated in 1588 when Ferdinando I de Medici established a court laboratory dedicated to creating intricate stone inlay works for Florence's noble families.
The museum displays a collection of furniture decorated with commesso, a technique where different colored stones form pictorial compositions through precise cutting and arrangement.
Located at Via degli Alfani 78, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 8:15 to 14:00 with an entrance fee of 6 euros.
The institute maintains its original stone crafting traditions while operating as one of two Italian state conservation schools for art restoration.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1882
Official opening: 1862
Address: Via degli Alfani 78 - 50121 Firenze (FI) Italia 50121 50121
Phone: +3905526511
Email: opd@beniculturali.it
Website: http://opificiodellepietredure.it
GPS coordinates: 43.77612,11.25897
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:03
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