Uffizi Gallery is one of the most important art museums in Italy and the most visited one! Uffizi is one of top tourist attractions of Florence. It stands in the Historic Center of Florence, next to the Piazza della Signoria. Uffizi Gallery is said to be one of the largest all over the world.
The Gallery exhibits an exceptional collection of Italian Renaissance artwork. It is based on Medici house collection that was gifted to Florence city to preserve. The collection is on exhibition open to public since 18th century.
Uffizi has 50 rooms exhibiting paintings from 13th century up to 18th century. The pearls of the exhibition are Giotto's Madonna di Ognissanti, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, the works of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raffaello and Tiziano. Interestingly the pictures are exhibited in chronological order so that you can witness the development of art.
The lines for tickets are really long, so during high seasons you might have to wait for up to 5 hour. However, online booking is available so you should definitely buy them in advance to save time. General ticket costs € 16.75 per adult. Free admission for people under 18!
The Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday 8.15 am to 6.50 pm.
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08:15 - 18:50
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08:15 - 18:50
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08:15 - 18:50
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08:15 - 18:50
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Sat
08:15 - 18:50
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Sun
08:15 - 18:50
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Uffizi Galleries tours

Explore Florence’s two must-visit art museums – the Accademia and Uffizi galleries – on this Florence combo tour! Start with a morning skip-the-line access and guided tour of the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia) to see Michelangelo’s statue of 'David' as well as other treasures,...

Combine two best-selling Florence tours at a discounted price, and enjoy a day of art and sightseeing in the city! This small-group Florence Super Saver includes skip-the-line entry to the prestigious Accademia and Uffizi galleries, two of the most famous art museums in the world. Start your morning...

Explore the Renaissance city of Florence with this half- or full-day sightseeing tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour and, with an expert guide, see top Florence sights such as the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, and enjoy skip-the-line entry to either the Accademia Gallery or the Uffizi...

Skip the line at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and explore the impressive art gallery at leisure. The entrance ticket gives access to all of the museum's countless treasures, so head inside to ogle some 1,500 pieces of art. Pass paintings by early-Renaissance trendsetters such as Fra Angelico, and...
Here you can see in real life those master pieces what you have read about. Amazing collection of art. One tip, simply go in time early in morning if you don´t love standing and waiting among hundreds of others. If you are an art history student this is must place to visit. Amazing place indeed.