The Uffizi Gallery houses one of the finest collections of Renaissance art in the world, with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo.



The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most prestigious museums in the world and a true sanctuary of Renaissance art. Located next to Palazzo Vecchio, its origins date back to the 16th century, when the Medici family began to assemble one of the most influential art collections in Europe. Its rooms house masterpieces that span centuries of art history, from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. Among the most emblematic pieces are The Birth of Venus and The Spring by Botticelli, the portraits of the Dukes of Urbino by Piero della Francesca, significant works by Giotto and Cimabue, and essential paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian and Caravaggio. The layout of the museum allows a chronological tour that shows the evolution of artistic styles and trends. The views of the Ponte Vecchio from the corridors and the historical atmosphere make a visit to the Uffizi a profound cultural experience, a must for any art lover.
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