Villa Barbaro, Carriage museum in Florence, Italy
The Villa Barbaro houses a collection of historical carriages within a grand building near the Palazzo Pitti in central Florence.
The museum structure received official recognition as an Italian national heritage site, preserving centuries of transportation methods used by Florentine nobility.
The collection includes ceremonial carriages that demonstrate the craftsmanship and social hierarchies of past Italian aristocratic society.
Located at Piazza Pitti 1, the museum offers guided tours throughout the day and maintains wheelchair accessibility for all exhibition areas.
Each carriage in the collection features specific design elements that indicate its purpose, from daily transportation to ceremonial processions.
Location: Florence
Phone: +390552388611
Email: ga-uff@beniculturali.it
Website: http://polomuseale.firenze.it/musei/carrozze
GPS coordinates: 43.76509,11.24873
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:27
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