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Opificio delle Pietre Dure: the Medici's artisan workshop

Panorama Florence Exhibit in Opificio delle Pietre Dure

Highlights

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  • Your ticket for Opificio delle Pietre Dure is already included in your City Pass
  • No advance booking is required for this attraction - your City Pass is your admission ticket  
  • Pietra Dura art: exquisite mosaics and inlays made of precious stones and marble.
  • Restoration techniques: Insights into modern and traditional restoration methods.
  • Historical workshops: Tour of the art and stone carving workshops.  

Opificio delle Pietre Dure: a centre for art restoration and stone carving in Florence

What awaits you on site

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The Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence is a unique museum specialising in the art of stone carving and restoration. Founded in the 16th century, it has developed into an important centre for the conservation and restoration of historical works of art.

Particularly noteworthy is the museum's collection, which presents an impressive selection of mosaics, marquetry and stone carvings. The exhibits show the skilful technique of "pietra dura", in which different types of precious stones and marble are worked into artistic patterns and images. The Opificio delle Pietre Dure also offers an insight into the art of restoration, with workshops and exhibitions that illustrate the methods used to preserve and repair valuable works of art.

A fascinating combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern restoration techniques awaits you on site, emphasising the museum's important role in the preservation of historical works of art. 

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Address:
Via degli Alfani, 78
50121 Florence    

Good to know

  • Opening hours
    Monday - Saturday 8:15 am - 2:00 pm 

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