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Florence Sights

Galleria degli Uffizi

5 reviews | Write a review

Good for: art, being inspired, Paintings, sculpture

Not good for: surfing, hang gliding, Families

  • Address
    • Map Piazza degli Uffizi 6
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 055 238 86 51
  • Price
    • adult/under 18yr with EU passport/18-25yr with EU passport €6.50/free/3.25, 85min audio guide for 1/2 people €5.50/8
  • Hours
    • 8.15am-6.50pm Tue-Sun (last entrance 6pm)

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Lonely Planet review for Galleria degli Uffizi

Reason enough to come to Florence, this fabled museum contains quite simply the world’s finest collection of Renaissance art, including both 12th- to 14th-century forebears and 16th- and 17th-century inheritors. Its 50-plus rooms are crammed with more than 1500 works, nearly all of them masterpieces. Part of the museum’s mystique is the difficulties it presents: long lines, crowded galleries, a daunting combination of quantity and quality. There are two tricks to enjoying your experience: pre-book tickets and concentrate on select artists or periods. While signage is less than satisfying, the museum is laid out chronologically, and largely over a single floor. For a mental-health break, head to the roof-top cafe (only accessible once you’re in), which serves up fresh air, light snacks and wonderful views over Piazza della Signoria and beyond.

 

Traveller reviews for Galleria degli Uffizi (5)

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    worth the wait

    chovanic recommends this,

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    Beautiful

    bellamello recommends this,

    It was absolutely incredible. Once of the most inspiring places I've ever been to. It was an hour wait to get in and worth every minute.

    Good for: art, being inspired

    Not good for: surfing

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    Classic Florentine outing

    steveomac recommends this,

    Good for: art, Paintings, sculpture

    Not good for: hang gliding

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    one of the world's great museums

    vivekw recommends this,

    This monument to classical art is up there with the Louvre, but please don't attempt to "do" it all at once. Even if you have only one visit, pick a few pieces that you're interested in. Otherwise it'll be overwhelming.

    Not good for: Families

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    home of Boticelli

    melyuan recommends this,

    If you're unlucky enough to be here in the summertime and have to queue for two hours - take heart. Inside you'll find Boticelli's 'Primavera' and 'The Birth of Venus' (possibly the most famous painting after the Mona Lisa) and it will all be worthwhile.

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