Uffizi Palace And Gallery, Florence

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest and most renowned art museums in the world. It was originally built as offices for the magistrates of Florence in the 1560s by Giorgio Vasari, a Florentine artist and architect.

The collection housed in the Uffizi Gallery spans centuries and includes works by some of history’s most famous artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto, Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio. In addition to Italian masters, the Uffizi Gallery also features paintings by Northern European artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens.

The museum is particularly well-known for its Botticelli paintings, which include The Birth of Venus and Primavera. These two masterpieces are so popular that they each have their own rooms in the gallery. It is also home to a number of other important works of art from the Middle Ages and the Baroque period. 

One of the largest and busiest museums in Italy, the Uffizi welcomes over two million visitors each year. With over thousands of square feet of exhibition space, the museum can seem overwhelming at first. But with a little planning, you can make the most of your visit and see some of the gallery’s highlights without spending hours in line or getting lost among its vast collection.

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• The highlight of the Uffizi's collection is definitely it’s paintings. Among the must-sees are works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. But don't miss the museum's stunning sculptures and antiquities collection either.
• Take a break halfway through. The Uffizi is large and packed with hundreds of masterpieces – it can be a lot to take in! We recommend taking a break halfway through your visit to rest your feet and grab a bite to eat before finishing up.
• Rent an audio guide. There is so much to see at the Uffizi that it can be overwhelming without some guidance. Audio guides are available in multiple languages and provide interesting facts and history about each piece on display.

1. By Air: The closest airport is Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Airport from where you can take shuttle buses to reach the historic center of Florence and then take a car or walk to the Museum. 
2. By Car: The closest parking lot is situated under the Santa Maria Novella station from where you can take a walk of around 10 min/ rent a cab to reach the museum.
3. By Train: the closest railway station is the SMN station and is a 10 min walk from the museum. You can also rent a cab to reach the destination if you are unwilling to walk. 

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The best time to visit the Uffizi Gallery is in the early morning before 11:00 am or after 4:00 pm in the afternoon to avoid the rush and crowd. 

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Location: Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 5012, Florence, Italy

Timings: Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 am to 6:30 pm, closed on 25th December and 1st January

Last Admission Time: 5:30 pm 

Tips To Visit Uffizi Palace And Gallery:

• You must book your tickets in advance to avoid standing in long queues and skip the crowd.
• Large belongings such as backpacks, umbrellas etc. must be kept in the cloakroom which has free access for all the visitors. 
• In case you are visiting the museum in a group, make sure that it doesn’t exceed 16 members. In case of hiring a guide, make sure that you use the microphone and earphone system when the group has more than 6 members to maintain the decorum.
• Wear appropriate clothes that do not compromise with the formal setting of the museum. Remember that you are not allowed to enter the museum barefoot or bare chested. 
• It is forbidden to shout, run, eat, drink or smoke inside the museum premises. 

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