Giorgio Vasari himself recounts his frescoes in Florence

It will be Giorgio Vasari himself who will narrate his frescoes in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Florence: Giorgio Vasari racconta is a double event that, after the “premiere” staged during the Florence Light Festival, will lead visitors to Palazzo Vecchio to discover the great Vasari cycle created for Cosimo I in the great hall of Florence’s main public building. Two days, Friday, March 16 and Sunday, March 18, in the company of an actor who will impersonate the great Giorgio Vasari (Arezzo, 1511 - Florence, 1574) to illustrate the most important episodes in the history of Florence depicted on the walls of the Salone dei Cinquecento. All with the help of a lighting direction that will illuminate the details of the frescoes to guide the audience.

"Giorgio Vasari narrates,“ reads the presentation, ”is the result of a long study and research work in the field of cultural mediation, an innovative and rigorous way to approach heritage through the approach of ’living history’: a history lesson, a theatrical performance, a journey - also linguistic - in the art of the sixteenth century.

The event lasts one hour and is held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 16, and Sunday, March 18. Duration: one hour. Ticket (including visit to Palazzo Vecchio): 10 euros full, 8 euros reduced (for 18-25 year olds and university students), 2 euros residents of the metropolitan city of Florence, free for under 18s, ICOM, ICOMOS, ICCROM members, disabled and accompanying persons, tour guides and interpreters. Non-residents of the metropolitan city can purchase a ticket only for the event (not including a visit to Palazzo Vecchio) at a cost of 4 euros. Discount with 2-for-1 formula for Unicoop members. Reservations required at 055-2768224 and 055-2768558.

Giorgio Vasari himself recounts his frescoes in Florence

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