The Tower of Arnolfo, that stands from the Palazzo Vecchio is 95 feet high and opens to the pubblic for the first time in occasion the feast of St. Giovanni, June 24th!
The tower of Palazzo Vecchio, attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio, is the fulfillment of the first part of the government palace, built between the thirteenth and fourteenth century. Until now it has been closed to visitors.
From Sunday June 24th to autumn, Florentines and tourists will be able to visit the tower and enjoy, after centuries, the beathtaking view.
On Sunday, the tower will be opened for free from 9 a.m to 9 p.m with depatures every half hour. The reservation is required contacting ph. 0552768224/0552768558 or info.museodeiragazzi@comune.fi.it.
From Monday it’s possible to visit the tower from 9 a.m to 9 p.m (Thursday 9 a.m- 2 p.m), at the cost of 6.50 euros and 10 euros with a throught ticket including the entrace to the museum of Palazzo Vecchio. In this case the reservation is not required.
The day of St. Giovanni in Florence will be a summer sunday rich of events: the historic parade through the streets of the city centre, the final match of the historic football in Santa Croce and the firesworks along the Arno river. It will be a pleasant day!
