The Vasari Corridor, a 750-metre-long elevated secret passageway connecting Florence's Uffizi Galleries and the Pitti Palace, reopened in December after an eight-year, €11 million (R212,7m) restoration.
Commissioned by Cosimo I de’ Medici in 1565, the corridor was built as a private route for the Medici family, shielding them from crowds and threats while offering stunning views of the city through 73 small windows.
Long closed to the public, the corridor was previously reserved for select groups and closed entirely in 2016 due to safety concerns. It has now been restored with the help of state funding and private donations.
Visitors can access the corridor for an additional €18 (R350) on top of the €25 (R485) Uffizi Galleries entry fee.
Along the route, visitors cross the Ponte Vecchio and pass the Medicis’ private balcony at the Church of Santa Felicita.
