Located in Florence, Palazzo Pitti was built in 1458 by the merchant Pitti and later purchased and enlarged by the Medici family. This magnificent palace is a treasure trove of art, with many fine rooms and sumptuous interiors. Several museums, ranging from paintings and sculptures to jewelry, from Raphael's paintings to the Medici family's collection, show the evolution of art and the rise and fall of the family, highlighting Florence's past glory.