A literal translation - the Museum of  the innocent child. It was the first orphanage of the world, building made by Brunelleschi in 1419, a notable example of early Italian Renaissance architecture.

The orphanage was commissioned by the wealthiest guild of the city “Arte della seta”, who was responsible for the care of abandoned children and for teaching them some ability to rejoin the society, you will understand what is behind the actions of philanthropy by that time and why so many children was abandoned.

The Museum is located in a beautiful square and houses the moving relics and stories of the abandoned children and the wet-nurses of this place.

You can also enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Florence in the coffee bar, located on the top floor of the building.