Everyone rushes to Pitti but ignores Palazzo Medici Riccardi on Via Cavour. First Renaissance palace ever built - shows the evolution from medieval to Renaissance architecture perfectly. €10 entry for architectural history.

Benozzo Gozzoli's frescoes in Cappella dei Magi are extraordinary. Better preserved than church frescoes because they're climate controlled. The Procession of the Magi shows incredible detail of 15th century Florence.

Usually empty. Never seen more than 8 visitors. Open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-7pm, closed Wednesdays.