Visit The Uffizi Gallery in Florence
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is the most famous in the city, especially if you're a fan of Renaissance art, but even if you are not you will be amazed at the displays on show.
The Uffizi Gallery was constructed between 1560 and 1580 by Giorgio Vasari following the orders of Cosimo I de’ Medici, the first Gran Duque of Tuscany.
When sadly Vasari died in 1574, two other architects Bernardo Buontalenti and Alfonso Parigi il Vecchio were the ones put in charge of finishing the work.
The top floor was turned into a private gallery for the amusement of the ruling family of Florence and their friends.
The gallery became a museum and opened its doors officially in 1769 and today the Uffizi Gallery is one of the most admired and visited museums in the world.
In 2015 the gallery had almost two million visitors and this number increases every year.
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It has 50 rooms, and houses paintings ranging from the 13th century to the 18th century.
The Gallery has an invaluable collection of ancient statues and busts from the Medici family, which adorns the corridors.
All paintings inside the Uffizi Gallery have been displayed chronologically, so you can fully appreciate all the innovations in art throughout the centuries.
The collections of paintings from the 14th-century and Renaissance period include some true masterpieces from Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo and Caravaggio.
Don't forget also to view and admire its stunning frescoed ceilings as you enter the gallery.
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We suggest booking your ticket in advance, particularly during extremely busy times. The museum staff may ask you to show your ticket at any point during your visit.
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A guided tour is also recommended while accompanied by an expert in art history, you’ll discover the stories behind the Uffizi’s great masterpieces.
Visitors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Mobile phones must be turned on in silent mode.
Umbrellas, big bags, and backpacks must be left in the cloakroom. This service is free.
Photography with a flash and selfie sticks is prohibited!
Opening Hours:
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 8:15 am to 6:30 pm (The ticket office closes at 5:30 pm).
Closed on Mondays and December 25th.
Address: Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6
