Venue

Palazzo Nonfinito, Via del Proconsolo, 12 , Firenze

The Palazzo Nonfinito or "Unfinished Palace" is so named like this because in 1869, when it became Italy's first anthropology museum, construction had not yet been completed. Construction began in 1593, entrusted to the architect Bernardo Buontalenti, who only managed to complete the imposing ground floor.

On the façade you will notice the windows, balconies and columns, which lend the building its majestic air. The most beautiful element of the palace, however, is its magnificent courtyard, attributed to Cigoli, who created it in 1604.

Also, although opening times are rather limited, it is worth visiting the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnology housed in the interior. Here you will find a large collection of art from the former Italian colonies in Africa. In addition you will find objects from the final voyage made by Captain Cook, the English explorer of the 18th century, as well as other interesting items such as Arctic clothing, Polynesian carvings or Peruvian mummies.