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Museo Stibbert

Via Stibbert, 26, 50122 Florence, Italy
39 55 486049
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Ranked #19 of 176 attractions in Florence
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites, Theaters, Museums
Description: A museum showcasing the eccentric and eclectic tastes of Frederick Stibbert, a 19th century art collector.
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Montreal
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

We have been in Florence many times and for extended periods. This museum is open on a Mon so this was our first visit. Oh my was it worth it. This man devoted his life to collecting...paintings..porcelain..and ARMOUR...there are at least 47 rooms full of stuff! What an eccentric he must have been. We brought a picnic lunch-and ate in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

really quite interesting little museum a bit off the beaten track. You are being let around by a member of staff who is not a guide and doesn't really tell you anything and there is no leaflet to guide you around or explain the exhibits. You also have to stay with your group and can not really go at your... More

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Siena, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

I wish to be so rich to cellect so many beautiful peaces of art as this English guy did. Expecially the knights on the horses.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

We took the bus from near the station, got off at the Gioia stop, and walked uphill to the museum. We had booked a special tour that included the collection of Japanese armor. A very interesting collection, to put it mildly! A fantastic building with a fantastic collection.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

Well worth a visit if you are in town for more than a few days. Spectacular collection of armour and costumes in the original home of Frederick Stibbert. Normally displays of armour are dry and boring, but this is anything but. You get a real sense of the fascination he had with bringing together one of the worlds finest collections.

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

The story of this museum is as wonderful as its contents -- if you love weaponry and armour, this is your place to go. Don't miss the room with the Japanese armour, which is only accessible with a guide. The best piece is a 15 foot long silk carpet with egrets and swans - amazing masterpiece

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

Th Stibbert is know for having one of Europe's best collections of arms and armor. It is very impressive to say the very least - even for people who are not student's of the interest. And there is more than the amazingly extensive collection of weapons, as the museum is housed in the 'founder's' home, with other extensive collections of... More

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Moscow, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

Very interesting place with a medieval atmosphere, but it's quite far from the old city center, so if you go on foot it's quite a trip.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

The collection is fantastic, it appeals to everyone but even kids will like the armor and decorative arts kept here. There is a park outside to run around and a cute cafe at the back. The museum only has guided tours, you can't go at your own pace, and there is too much to see in an hour!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

This museum hosts a huge collection of armours. A sword having belonged to Tippu Sultan, King of Mysore and one of Joachim Murat. Some furniture of the Napoleonic first Empire period as frescos. An entire room is dedicated to Napoleon.(Currently closed for restoration), the highlight is Napoleons costume worn for his corronation as King of Italy.

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