Davanzati Palace: Daily Life in the Middle Ages

What to Expect

Immerse Yourself in the Middle Ages
I will tell you about the appearance of the palace in the 14th century, the Davanzati family, who lived there until the end of the 19th century, and the stage when the monument became a beautiful museum where everyone can touch the legendary era of the Middle Ages. I will draw your attention to things that would likely have gone unnoticed, yet they fit together like puzzle pieces to compose an authentic picture of life at that time. For example, an inconspicuous little wooden panel turns out to be a tool for decorating butter. A detail! But how many amazing discoveries will you make on the tour with the help of such nuances...
Ancient Florentine House
You will learn how space was organized in noble houses in medieval Florence. In the kitchen, the highlight of the museum, you will find ancient "mixers," "juicers," and other utensils, and you will also discover why this room was located on the top floor. We will talk about the rare washrooms with bathrooms for those times and the period when, after the fall of Rome, Europe forgot about plumbing, sewage, and personal hygiene for a long time. You will also examine bedrooms, living rooms, the host's study with a safe. And I will tell you about the approach to wall painting and methods to combat the cold, explain the differences between a man's chest and a woman's, where the guidebook on seducing a spouse was kept, how many keys the residents of the house had, and what the host did before going to bed. Additionally, you will learn about men's and women's fashion, hairstyles, pastimes, traditions, and much more.