It was amazing visiting this museum. The very interesting thing does not only come from the paintings but also from the way they put those paintings together on one wall to another. This is true art.

In April of 2012 I had the opportunity to visit Florence again and I had read in the Florentine English newspaper of the Casa Martelli. One has to arrange for a ticket that costs three euro at the ticket office at Orsanmichele. A a tour guide is needed to visit the Palazzo at a specific time. The guide was an... More

The palace is dimly lit by candelabra as you walk through. Windows are shuttered because light must be kept from the paintings and wall coverings but it is absolutely intriguing as this place was occupied by members of the Martelli family till the last little old lady died in 1986 - she lived just in a few rooms - rarely... More

If you are able to, I definitely say check this museum out! They have very limited hours (only open on Thursdays and Saturdays). They say you must call ahead to reserve, but I was able to get in without calling ahead. In fact, I tried to call ahead, and the women on the phone told me that they only had... More

I visited Casa Martelli yesterday and loved it! It's a fascinating insight into noble life at the time of the Medicis and as well as a fabulous collection of art, it was a treat to see how rooms were decorated in the 18th & 19th centuries. The ceiling frescoes were particularly interesting and beautiful. I loved the summer bathing room... More

For History lovers, great tour inside a well-preserved Florentine noble home, once belonged to the Martelli family, close friends to the Medicis.18th C. decor, big art collection (works from Renaissance to Napoleon's age). Not just a museum, but a real house where people have lived. Congratulations to the wonderful staff, gentle and well informed, in particular Johanna and Alexandro. The... More

Off the beaten track, a real hidden gem in Florence a few steps from the Duomo and close to San Lorenzo street market. Charming decor, intriguing ambience, great art collections. A well-preserved noble "palazzo", where the Martellis haved lived till 1980's. Enjoybale and informative guided tours led by a group of enthusiastic local experts. Art and history brought back to... More