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The Vasari Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano) is an elevated passageway in Florence, Italy. It was designed and built by the renowned Italian architect and artist Giorgio Vasari in 1565. The corridor runs from the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of Florence, to the Palazzo Pitti, the residence of the Medici family.

The Vasari Corridor was commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici, the Duke of Florence, to provide a private and secure route for the Medici family to move between their official residence in Palazzo Vecchio and the Palazzo Pitti. The corridor allowed them to travel freely without being exposed to the public or potential threats.

The corridor spans about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) and passes above streets, through buildings, and over the Ponte Vecchio, a famous medieval bridge. One unique feature of the corridor is the series of windows along its length, offering panoramic views of the city.

Over time, the Vasari Corridor became a place to display an extensive collection of artworks, including self-portraits by renowned artists. Today, it houses a remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures, as well as works of art from the Uffizi Gallery. The corridor is not typically open to the general public, but occasionally special guided tours are organized to allow visitors to explore this remarkable architectural and artistic treasure.
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