This small museum was once a workshop, founded in 1588 and it's considered one of the most fascinating places in Florence! See mosaics made of semi-precious stones. See the tools used to craft the city's impressive churches, palaces, furniture and features, and witness fine craftsmanship.Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was Florence - something you'll have set in stone after a visit to Museum Opificio delle Pietre Dure. The famous Opificio workshop was founded way back in 1588, and here you'll see a range of art pieces and tools that went into creating some of the city's most beautiful churches, museums and palaces.There are two floors filled with furniture, pictures, paintings, desks and various other surfaces covered in stones. Get up close and feel your jaw drop over inlaid marble table tops, beautiful wall and ceiling art, marble samples and colorful marble sculptures. You'll see exquisite workmanship that just isn't around in these modern times, and find yourself marveling at the way certain mosaics made of semi-precious stones look more like paintings from just a few inches away. Historic Workshop Turned Museum:Founded in 1588, this small museum was once a workshop and is now considered one of Florence's most fascinating places.Explore the historic Opificio delle Pietre Dure workshop and gain insight into the craftsmanship behind the city's impressive churches, palaces, furniture, and features.Exquisite Art Pieces and Tools:Discover a range of art pieces and tools used in creating Florence's architectural and artistic marvels.Witness fine craftsmanship as you see mosaics made of semi-precious stones, along with the tools used in their creation.Two Floors of Treasures:The museum features two floors filled with furniture, pictures, paintings, desks, and various other surfaces adorned with stones.Marvel at inlaid marble table tops, beautiful wall and ceiling art, marble samples, and colorful marble sculptures.Close-Up Appreciation:Get up close to the exhibits and feel your jaw drop as you observe the intricate details and exquisite workmanship.Some mosaics made of semi-precious stones may even resemble paintings when viewed from just a few inches away.Historical Insight:Gain a deeper understanding of the historical significance of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure workshop and its contributions to Florence's artistic legacy.Appreciate the enduring beauty of craftsmanship that continues to inspire awe in modern times.