De' Medici Jewellery in Florence

The Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, until March 15, 2020 offers a museum itinerary where, room after room, you immerse yourself in the life of the Medici Palace.

Here, the jewels of Cosimo de 'Medici are exposed, important symbols of his power: the Collar of the Golden Fleece, the Sceptre and the Grand Ducal Crown.

Cosimo de ’Medici was a Florentine banker who lived in the 1400s, a very important figure and a very rich man in the Florence of his time. Art lover, Cosimo invested much of his enormous private heritage to embellish and make his hometown glorious, calling artists and constructing public and religious buildings.

Appointed Duke of Florence in 1537, Cosimo I defined his residence in the city government building, or Palazzo Vecchio, and in May 1540, he moved there with the whole court. If you plan to rent a luxury apartment in Florence, or a holiday villa in the surroundings, adding this visit will be a great way to learn more about the history of this wonderful Florentine capital.