Galileo's House

The original property on the Costa di San Giorgio was purchased in 1628,and was the home of Galileo's son, Vincenzio and his family. Galileo is listed as the owner. An adjoining house was purchased in 1634. The current property is numbered 17,19 and 21. Galileo lived in the house during 1638, visiting his son. To find the house, the best place to start is Piazza Santa Felicita, very near the Ponte Vecchio and then follow the narrow Costa di San Giorgio. The interior of the house was under renovation in Summer 2003. Continuing to walk on Costa di San Giorgio, you will reach the Fort di Belvedere (also under renovation in summer 2003).

Reference: Galileo's Florentine Houses, Maria Luisa Righini Bonelli and William R. Shea, Istituto E Museo Di Storia Della Scienza Firenze.