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Discover the Stibbert Museum, Florence's offbeat home of armor, weapons and global curiosities. Stroll through furnished rooms of European and Japanese armor, porcelain and costumes, then unwind in the garden outside.
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The Stibbert Museum preserves the collection of Frederick Stibbert, centred on arms and armor from Europe, Japan and beyond. Visitors move through richly furnished rooms of armored figures, historical weapons, porcelain, paintings, furnishings and costumes, with QR codes beside many pieces offering extra detail.
Reviewers praise the quality and variety of the objects and the intricate craftsmanship of the armor. A garden surrounds the villa, adding a green interlude to the visit.
Its high rating and low-key crowds make it one of Florence's more unusual cultural stops, and about 75 minutes covers the highlights.
The Stibbert Museum preserves the collection of Frederick Stibbert, centred on arms and armor from Europe, Japan and beyond. Visitors move through richly furnished rooms of armored figures, historical weapons, porcelain, paintings, furnishings and costumes, with QR codes beside many pieces offering extra detail.
Reviewers praise the quality and variety of the objects and the intricate craftsmanship of the armor. A garden surrounds the villa, adding a green interlude to the visit.
Its high rating and low-key crowds make it one of Florence's more unusual cultural stops, and about 75 minutes covers the highlights.
Duration
1h15
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Intensity
Easy pace
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Very beautiful collection of armor and items from around the world! There are QR codes throughout that give you more information about what you see. Would definitely check out especially if you have a kid that loves amour! PLAN TO SPEND TIME AT THE RESTAURANT! It's pretty afforable.
Myriam
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