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Uffizi Gallery, Italy

From series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
Year: 1580.

Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest museums of Europe. It is known not only thanks to its rich collections, the building itself is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. The building has begun in 1560 on a direction of the Tuscany Duke Cosimo I de' Medici. Originally in this marvellous building was planned to place several administrative and court institutes. Now, this historical building is a famous gallery with the best Renaissance artists’ works.

Uffizi Gallery, Italy Visitors can adore the masterpieces of Leonardo DaVinci, Michelangelo, Rafael and Giotto. Some of the works belong to the 12th century. The whole area of the museum halls is 13 000 square meters. The museum was opened at the end of the 16th century. The building was made especially for the gallery. In 1580 the building works were finished. In order to realize the whole project, the workers ruined several nearby streets and early medieval buildings.

About 50 halls are used for priceless art pieces. All museum pictures are exhibited in a strong chronology. In the museum apart from pictures, you can see wonderful ancient sculptures and an interesting collection of archaeological finds. When you will finish with the gallery, go to the inner yard. There you can feel the architectural greatness of one of the most famous world museums. Next - Aliiolani Hale


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ATM bankomat: 'Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena' located in 0.16 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Ciabatti Simone' is located in 0.29 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Piazza Poggi' in 0.22 km
Supermarket: 'Firenze Centro' in 0.1 km
Parking: 'Parcheggio Bici' in 0.09 km
Apotheek: 'Uffizi Pharmacy' in 0.18 km
Police station: 'Carabinieri Comando Stazione Firenze Uffizi' in 0.07 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Ino' in 0.07 km
Railway station: 'Firenze Santa Maria Novella' in 1.14 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Peretola Airport FLR - in 6 km
 »  Lucca Airport LCV - in 54 km
 »  Siena Airport SAY - in 56 km
 »  Galileo Galilei Airport PSA - in 69 km
 »  Forli Airport FRL - in 80 km
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Best hotels near Uffizi Gallery

Yome - Your Home in Florence

Located in 0 km from Uffizi Gallery
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Rooms: 4
The apartments are air conditioned and feature a living area with fully equipped kitchenette, plus a bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Studios … More: photo, rates and booking
Apartment Villetta Firenze

Located in 1 km from Uffizi Gallery
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Villa Tolomei Hotel&Resort

Located in 2 km from Uffizi Gallery
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Rooms: 32
Elegant and spacious, rooms at this restored Renaissance villa overlook the beautiful gardens. Each is air conditioned and features frescoed … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa La Stella

Located in 3 km from Uffizi Gallery
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Rooms: 42
With air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, rooms have a private bathroom with shower and bidet. An extensive buffet-style breakfast is provided … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Uffizi Gallery - Florence

Travelers with children will find interesting places nearly everywhere in Florence. Piazza Della Repubblica is known as one of the liveliest areas in the whole city, with numerous places of interest, museums, and restaurants located close to it. An amazing merry-go-round, which will be certainly liked by children, is also located there. Experienced travelers recommend visiting that place in the evening when the merry-go-round is lit by an attractive illumination.
Older children will find much fun in the Museum of Geology and Paleontology (the Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze), which collection is nothing but unique. The exhibition includes skeletons of ancient animals and figures of dinosaurs that inhabited our planet millions of years ago. There is also a rich collection of archaeological artifacts in the museum, and all children are recommended to take a look at it.

Vecchio Museum is one of the most unusual museums in the city, which is also good for a family visit. The museum is located in a unique mansion built in the 16th century. In the past, the building belonged to the Medici dynasty. A visit to the museum is like a journey to the past. Here travelers can walk in the mansion and enter its hidden rooms with the skillfully restored style and atmosphere of the past. A theatrical performance is an essential part of excursions in the museum, but visitors will be absolutely fascinated with the part when they can observe and even try antique costumes and masks.
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