Palazzo Vecchio archivos

Roman theatre under Palazzo Vecchio Florence. Image shows discovery time around 2014

Roman theatre under Palazzo Vecchio, Florence reopens

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The archaeological site beneath Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio has reopened to the public after five years. The underground area reveals remains of the Roman theatre of ancient Florentia, alongside later medieval structures.

The Battle of the Frescoes – da Vinci v Michelangelo

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the 1560s, Giorgio Vasari redecorated the Council Hall of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. In doing so he replaced what survived of the most ambitious public art commission of the Renaissance. A battle of frescoes involving the two legends of art at the time – Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.