The Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) is a vast Renaissance palace in Florence, Italy, originally built in the 15th century for the wealthy banker Luca Pitti. Later acquired by the Medici family, it became the official residence of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Surrounded by the expansive Boboli Gardens, the palace houses several museums, including the Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, and the Treasury Museum, showcasing priceless art, furnishings, and historical artifacts.