Spedale degli Innocenti: the first Orphanage ever built

4.0 (4 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Spedale degli Innocenti is located in one of the first very famous Renaissance architecture in the world, created by Filippo Brunelleschi, in the beautiful Piazza Santissima Annunziata in Florence. The Chiildren Hospital  was born into a legacy for creating a place for the care and support of children abandoned during the Renaissance in Florence. Rich in works of art, paintings and sculptures, it offers the visitor the opportunity of meet the histories and the personal belongins of the abandoned children of the past. You will see the wheel of the Innocents, where the mothers left their babies, the works of art of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio and many artists, who donated the Orphanage their masterpieces and.....hundreds of small drawers, each one is the personal history of a real baby who lived here centuries ago

What's included

  • Entrance tickets and reservation
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany
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  2. Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
    5m
    One of the most impressive squares in Florence!
  3. Museo degli Innocenti
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The first Orphanage ever built! Agata Esmeralda was the first child hosted on the 5th February 1445

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the Statue of Ferdinando the First Medici, in the centre of the square

End point

At the Statue of Ferdinando the First Medici, in the centre of the square

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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