For the first time in its history, the Tour de France will start from Italy with three special days from 27 to 29 June 2024 in Florence. Palazzo Strozzi is also included in the itinerary of the Grand Départ set for Saturday 29 June 2024: an event of world importance that will see the cyclists cross the heart of the city, involving a large part of the historic centre.
The caravan will leave from the Village at the Parco delle Cascine at about 12 noon in non-competitive mode and will reach Piazza della Signoria, where it will stop for an institutional launch, before starting the actual 206 km race route that will take cyclists from Florence to Rimini.
Access to Palazzo Strozzi on 29 June 2024
The route of the Tour de France on 29 June 2024 will affect a large part of the centre of Florence, including Via Strozzi, adjacent to Palazzo Strozzi. To guarantee the passage of the athletes and the safety of spectators, the entire Via Strozzi and its pavements will be closed to traffic for the duration of the event. At the intersection of Via Strozzi and Via Tornabuoni, one of the pedestrian crossings of the race course will be guaranteed.
From the morning of Saturday 29 June 2024 and until the end of the event, the gate of Via Strozzi will remain closed. Access to Palazzo Strozzi will be possible exclusively through the gates on Via Tornabuoni and Piazza Strozzi.
The exhibition Anselm Kiefer. Fallen Angels will remain open with the usual opening hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last admission one hour before closing).
Useful tips for the Grand Départ
The Grand Départ of the Tour de France is an exceptional event that attracts cycling fans and onlookers from all over the world. From 27 to 30 June 2024, the road system in the historic centre will undergo considerable changes and the flow of people can be considerable.
To visit the exhibition Anselm Kiefer. Fallen Angels we recommend:
– use public transport and prefer walking to reach Palazzo Strozzi, as vehicular traffic will be severely limited;
– consider longer travel time to reach the exhibition and to arrive from Via Tornabuoni or Piazza Strozzi;
– follow the information on the official channels of the City of Florence and the Grand Départ of the Tour de France for further changes and variations.
We apologise for any inconvenience on Grand Départ days and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you to Palazzo Strozzi and contributing to the unmissable spectacle of the most famous cycling race in the world.