Attraction Type: Historic Building
Harry S. Truman Little White House
The Harry S. Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, is a historic building that served as the winter White House of President Harry S. Truman during his presidency. Originally built in 1890 as the naval station’s command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, it was later used as a vacation home by several presidents before Truman. The house is now a museum that is open to the public for tours, which offer visitors a
Palazzo Vecchio
Palazzo Vecchio, which translates to Old Palace, is Florence’s town hall. The historic edifice is adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria and a copy of Michelangelo’s famed David statue; the Galleria dell’Accademia houses the original. It also overlooks the Loggia dei Lanzi, effectively an outdoor art gallery. Visitors who hike to the top of the Palazzo Vecchio’s bell tower are rewarded with stunning views of the city.
Palazzo Pitti
The Palazzo Pitti or Pitti Palace dates to 1458 and was the town residence of Luca Pitti, a Florentine banker. The Medici family bought the place, which is on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio, in 1549. It served the main home of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and grew as a great treasure house. Later generations amassed paintings, plates, jewelry and luxurious
