Pisa & Palazzo Reale

Last day in our hotel by the Arno.

To be honest I was so excited to visit this museum but it was a little disappointing. I also have to mention that I had only an hour before heading to the airport on my last day. That means I could not have a proper look. The history of the palazzo and the works are great only a little dusting needs here. (…and a little shop J )

The palace was built along the Arno river for the Medici family for staying there during the cold Florentine winters. The transformation of the museum started in 1989. Now the museum holds works from the Medici, Lorraine and Savoy families and from private donations. It is a good place to see non-religious works in Pisa from the end of 16^th century up to the 20^th century. Bronzino, Raffaello and atelier, Guido Reni and Canova – just to name a few artists here. 

I have promised to come back to the gentleman who gave me a mini tour so passionately.

Palazzo Reale by the Arno river in Pisa.