FLORENCE, THE CRADLE OF THE Renaissance, is admired around the world for its imposing monuments and public museums. But beyond the city’s most famous collections, privately-owned collections and art foundations are an essential part of the culture of Tuscany’s capital.

One of the most fascinating private house museums in Florence is the Massimo Listri Foundation, which is located in the heart of the historic Oltrarno district. Listri is an acclaimed architectural photographer who is known for his majestic and metaphysical vision of world heritage sites such as the Vatican and the Louvre.