November 6, 2024 3:45-6:45PM We initially didn't plan to visit but was told this is a must do in Florence. I'm glad we did. I love art museums and thought this was more religious artifacts but glad to see some of my new favorite paintings in person. Silly me! Upon entering the museum, there a lot of stairs to climb. Get your exercise in for sure! I did see a very tiny elevator a little bit hidden to the side, so they definitely can accommodate those needing accessibility but plan accordingly as the elevator was tiny, probably one stroller/wheelchair at a time. The Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Spring are both so amazing to see in person. The works of Caravaggio were very powerfully presented. The da Vinci, the Michelangelo, the Raphael... so many great artist and their works are housed here. Lots of Sweet Baby Jesus and the Madonna, various Adam and Eve paintings.. My favorite besides Botticelli's, was from Pietro Perugino's a Portrait of a young man.. the eyes, the emotions, almost the sadness... what a great painting. The various views from the Uffizi Galleries of Florence was also pretty amazing, from Ponte Vecchio, along the Arno River and the view of the city... so glad we went during sunset as I caught some pretty great shots with just my iPhone. I definitely think this is worth the stop and glad to have this as an impromptu visit. Got in pretty quickly without a reservation either, we were very lucky. read more

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The Uffizi Gallery is an absolutely extraordinary museum. It's famous for good reason, the most visited art gallery in all of Italy, a country not lacking in priceless, important art. The place was built by the Medicis and houses much of the art they collected, all of it given to the city of Florence as the family died off. It's been open to select visitors since the 16th century and to the public since 1769, making it one of the world's first modern museums. We went with a small group tour (provided by Things To Do In, which dealt with the ticketing), and this was 100% worth the added expense. The Uffizi is huge and full of treasures, and our guide's expertise felt pretty essential. We met in the courtyard, which was bustling with tourists at 10AM on a cold, off-season Thursday. The courtyard is notable in its own right, beautiful and historic, with a view of the Arno River. Sculptures of famous artists fill the niches between the columns. Our meeting point was underneath Nicola Pisano. We made our way from there into the Uffizi's grand hallways, works of art in themselves, and lined with statuary. Our tour was an hour and a half long and took us through just a few highlights of the museum, which contains an astonishing collection of Italian Renaissance works. We admired a display of three Italian Madonnas, masterpieces of the 13th and 14th centuries by Cimabue, Duccio, and Giotto (our guide's mini lecture on the Giotto will stay with me for a long time). We saw Simone Martini's Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus, with its wtf-no-thank-you Virgin Mary, the Adoration of the Magi by Gentile da Fabriano, embellished with gold and textiles. I'm ignorant and didn't know what we'd be seeing at the Uffizi and was genuinely surprised to walk into a room and see Botticelli's Primavera and The Birth of Venus. Incredible paintings, and a privilege to see in person. We hit the ninja turtles next: Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation and unfinished Adoration of the Magi; Michelangelo's Doni Tondo, his only surviving finished panel painting; and Raphael's Madonna of the Goldfinch. Our tour ended there, but we had much more to see, and our guide helpfully told us a few paintings to look out for. The Medici portraits by Agnolo Bronzino, especially the Portrait of Eleonora di Toledo with her son Giovanni. Titian's Venus of Urbino, a historically significant nude. And three works by Caravaggio: Bacchus, Sacrifice of Isaac, and Medusa, all of them amazing. I also enjoyed the extensive gallery of self-portraits and the temporary exhibition on Florence and Europe in the 18th century. This included some great paintings and sculpture, but without a guide to put them in context, I have to admit the giant stone lion dick made the most lasting impression. We hit the gift shop on our way out, hoping to find a postcard of Florence we could send to our kids. Unfortunately for us, all the postcards were of the gallery's artworks, and we didn't think our three- and five-year-old would get much out of religious paintings or Medusa's decapitated head. I left the Uffizi with a new appreciation for Italian art, and honestly, a sharpened interest in art in general. This was an enriching visit, full of marvels, maybe the best thing we did on our trip to Florence. read more

Beautiful place filled with beautiful art. They specialize in roman pieces. Make sure to be punctual for your assigned timeslot because you could lose you reservation. The security is pretty thorough with checking and the bathrooms are clean. Prepare to be awed by The Birth of Venus. read more

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A classically beautiful property, with plenty of Renaissance artwork. It had two long halls in U shape that contained lots of art, painting, statues, and other. Be ready for large crowds and lines if you go. Lots of things to see but it wasn't my thing tho... read more

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It feels a little silly leaving a review for the Uffizi, since it's more than 400 years old, and is likely to continue its existence long after I die. If anything, I am merely a speck of dust, ambling through in its storied history. But don't let these existentialist thoughts stop you from visiting one of the best museums in the world. Florence was the epicenter of Italian medieval/Renaissance art and textiles, and its collection is unparalleled. The museum is well-laid out so that it isn't too overwhelming to make it through once you're inside. Tons of paintings, statues, and iconic views of the Duomo. It's also located to many other churches, museums, and the Arno River, so it's not hard to plan your day around visiting. Make time for the gift shop - on my recent trip, they had added so many new books translated into English, so it was a treat to peruse new editions. One caveat - on my visit in September 2025, the entrance into the museum required quite a bit of stair-walking, and I didn't notice any elevators during my visit (though it's totally possible they were a bit discreet). If you have a disability, require a wheelchair or stroller, or would have difficulty climbing multiple flights, you might want to look into their accessibility before you visit. read more

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The entrance to this museum can get chaotic so make sure you give yourself a little buffer time to ensure you find your meeting spot or correct line for your specific entrance time. They're pretty strict. We got to our meeting point 30 mins late because the city was bonkers. I've never seen so many people. I thought kids were back in school. We still managed to get in so quickly since we had skip the line tickets. It took us under 5 mins to get to the front that we ended up having to let the people behind is go because we had to wait for our friend who decided to hit up a bar for drinks. We downed the spritz she got like it was a shot. My burps were comical. There are LOTS of steps inside. We had to carry a stroller up and down multiple times. The elevator at the entrance was out of commission. It was only available on the other side of the building. That was super uncool. Once inside, it was bumper to bumper going from one exhibit to another. Of course, the super popular pieces had crowds. Some of which were tour groups being led by a host so you constantly heard different languages. I loved the art here. It was just a little difficult to spend time to admire as there were so many people. We ended up leaving earlier than normal after we got hungry and chose food over art. I'm glad I got lots of steps in. My one major complaint is how 90% of the staff I saw were glued to their phones. It was super annoying. I had no need to ask them any questions, but had I wanted to I would've felt like was intruding. Every corner it was someone texting or scrolling on whatever they were reading. read more

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This is one of the most famous art museums in the world. It contains a lot of Italian art and Renaissance art covering three different floors. The building is huge and very crowded. There is so much to see. The elevators were being renovated during our visit so 99% of the visitors had to walk up all of the steps to visit the 2nd and 3rd floors. The museum contents are big and beautiful. The museum can get a little hot. read more

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Everyone said to buy your tickets ahead of time so we did. There was no line at all on a Sunday in February. We strolled in early, proceeded through security and then through a long series of rooms before reaching the corridors. I think we spent 3.5 hours and it's hard to see how it could be completed in less. This is a museum with a clear pathway. You can bop in and out of rooms but not in all directions. Tips for first timers: while there is endless statuary in the main corridor, look towards the rooms for paintings. Also many of the famous paintings like Carravagio's Medusa or Rembrandt's The Old Rabbi are at the very end of the tour back on the first floor. Tip: get a bite at the cafeteria half way through so you can stare at the Duomo from the balcony. read more

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A classically beautiful property, with plenty of Renaissance artwork. The artwork is not really my personal style, but if that's what you're into you'll likely enjoy this gallery. Be ready for large crowds and lines if you go. The best part for me was the opportunity to get wonderful views of the city from up high - we ended up getting some great pictures. This was the only gallery in Italy where having a local guide didn't necessarily help my appreciation for the artwork itself. read more

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The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the world's most famous and largest art museums. You'll be amazed with some of the art works, such as The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, Medusa by Caravaggio, Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci and Andrea del Verrocchio etc. However, this place is really lack of maintenance, and the building wasn't purposed well for a modern museum, terrible air system and so hot inside, unclear signs and disorganized routes, no paper map and online version is way out of date as they moved things around and renamed the rooms, chaos waiting lines, and rude people bumping into you often. As visiting experience to tons of museums, this is one of the less pleasant places, and I wouldn't want to come back but still recommend those haven't been here to plan at least 3 hours to glance through. read more

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Quick notes: Very roman art naturally with gold accents Not my personal taste of art but some good artist found on M floor not top floor Religious mostly gold frames and religious looking art - painting Enjoyed artist and a few more: Davinci Michelangelo Raffaello Jenny Holzer Some views of the water weee pretty as well and an outside section Seem like cafe in there too-w food although I didn't check it out. Will update more later. read more

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The Uffizi Gallery is the museum that everyone comes to see in Florence. It is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. Make your reservations to visit before you come here. You probably should plan to spend the day here as the museum has so much to see. You will be treated to masterpieces by Raphael, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Simone Martini, Lippo Memmi, Gentille da fabriano, plus so many more artists. You should do some research of exactly what you want to see if you are time limited. At the request of Cosimo I de'Medici, the Gallery was built by Giorgio Vasari, the famous Renaissance architect, and completed in 1581. You will be awestruck when you learn that this is all one family's collection - the Medicis. There are 101 rooms to visit. In addition to the paintings, there are many Roman sculptures in the corridors. Please see my review of the recently opened Vasari Corridor under Corridoio Vasariano with lots of pictures. read more

Grand old museum filled with precious and gorgeous works of art. As in many esteemed art museums, tourists are everywhere with their iPhones snapping away. I get it. I like to look at photos and remember what it was like seeing these masterpieces in person. Around the corner we came upon "Birth of Venus" with a throng of tourists three-four people deep. Through a doorway to my right, I caught a glimpse of "Primavera" and was drawn to it. To see it in person was awe-inspiring. I believe the paints were mixed with mother-of-pearl so that it positively shimmered. I stood in front of this gorgeousness for a long time that day. You almost can't believe how beautiful it is; I was filled with awe...that kind of feeling you get on a cold winter's night when you can see all the stars in the sky. Like a little speck in front of a vastness, an infinite possibility. I will always love the Uffizi for that first visit. I've been back 2-3 times and now there's glass in front of the painting. Not the same but still pretty amazing. read more

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Never been more disgusted. I paid 58 euro for entrance, but due to a conflict, couldnt arrive on day of reservation. No refunds, no changes, 58 euro down the drain. So i buy a 2nd ticket. I show up on the day, 30mins before the timed ticket. And again i was rebuffed. I spoke with several folks in ticket office (including a "manager" who looked like a homeless person but thats beside the point). They invalidated both tickets and refused my entrance. I tried to argue my case, i paid over 100 euro on 2 tickets on 2 separate days and never got to see any part of the museum. The manager said "thats ok with us. go buy a third ticket" Very sad, disappointing experience. They're a bunch of thieves as far as i'm concerned. They gave zero f's. They would have me buy 100 more tickets if possible, and still never let me in. They think mussolini is still in charge and can act like fascists anytime they want. read more

Standout art museum with many famous pieces. Booked our tickets online in advance. You select a specific slot, and then you have a 10 minute window to pick up your ticket from the side ticket counter, and then head to the entrance at the main door. You're ushered past security and will go down multiple stairs, only to be led up another set of stairs to the museum. You could easily spend a whole day here. There were quite a few tours and field trips, and I think that one would be helpful. We wandered around by ourselves and the amount of art to see was a bit overwhelming. That being said, it's really cool to see pieces that I've seen only in pictures up until my visit in real life (like certain Botticelli and Caravaggio pieces). Definitely a must-do when you're in Florence. read more

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The most amazing gallery. Second time visiting and I am just blown away more and more. Greatest masters on display and you can get up close and personal. Plenty of room to spread out so you never feel on top of people. Plenty of bathrooms, water areas and a lovely rooftop cafeteria. Elevators available if you don't want to do the stairs. read more

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One of the most popular museums in the world and a must see while in Florence. It gets very busy specially during the summer months so plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance. You will find some of the most incredible art and treasure on earth at Uffizi. MichaelAngelo paintings, Da Vinci, Botticelli, Giotto and many more. It's a beautiful place that will take a few hours to walk through. Breathtaking art at every corner of the building. There is a small cafe inside with rooftop seating area for you to take a break, I sure did and got my self a nice cup of cold iced coffee and pastries. Make sure to put this on your itinerary while traveling to Firenze.... read more

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Took a guided tour of this place as we got a skip the line ticket. Our guide was so passionate you could feel it. He does this every day so idk how he keeps energy so high ahahaha. You probably don't care, but my main takeaways are as follows: Leonardo Da Vinci blows all other renaissance painters out of the water when it comes to realism, like it's not even close. Leo is high stepping to the endzone throwing up some peace signs like Tyreek Hill. I brought my nice camera so you can see what I'm talking about. Look at the zoomed in background for the Annunciation. The perspective and landscape is so well done that it boggles my mind that came from a human beings hand/mind, and that someone has that level of attention to detail. Same thing with the level of detail that Leonardo took when painting Jesus' feet in The Baptism of Christ. Like that sh*t looks so real it is bananas. This is also YOUNG and unpolished Leonardo mind you. He was recently 18 painting these works too. I make way too many excuses damn. However, Da Vinci couldn't finish anything. He likely left more works unfinished than he finished, which was only about 20 paintings throughout his lifetime. Michelangelo on the other hand was far more prolific. He painted the entire Sistine Chapel in only 4 years. He was known to finish the commissions that he started, something Leonardo could not say. Michelangelo would sign the dotted line, create a masterpiece in the allotted timeline, cash the check and BOUNCE. Michelangelo was a sculptor by trade, but when patrons through a big enough bag at him he's like "F it im down" ahahahah what a G. Half kidding but there is truth there. He was the most accomplished artist of the era. I mean let's review his body of work. The Pietra (age 23), The David (age 26), the Sistine Chapel, the Creation of Adam, Chief Architect of St Peters Basillica, etc. I mean his bag was craaazzyyyyy!!! The only modern-day comp for this is Kobe winning his 3rd NBA championship at 23. People really forget that smh. Okay I'm jumping all over the place here but stay with me I'm gonna wrap this up with a nice bow. In contrast to Michelangelo, Da Vinci would hold on to painting for years because he felt like he would learn more. He clung to his favorite works for years, making refinements. Many of his works, including The Mona Lisa, were never delivered to his client that commissioned it. He died with some of his masterpieces still near his bed-side. He had an unwillingness to declare a painting done, because he knew there was always more he might learn. To Da Vinci, the Mona Lisa was unfinished... He also got so distracted with other engineering and random interests, he just couldn't finish. The question I found asking myself, was who do I want to be? Leonardo or Michelangelo? If you can't tell from me slurping Leonardo in this review, I'm a Da Vinci guy. However, my personal biases aside there is not wrong answer. Leonardo is likely one of the greatest minds, and greatest painter to ever live, but Michelangelo got far more done and was far more prolific. I can't imagine anyone read this whole thing, but if you did I appreciate you lol. But yeah the Uffizi is a must see when in Firenze! read more

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Of course, 5* location in Florence. I did the "skip the line" ticket with a guide and still waited in line 20 minutes. Definitely make a reservation and I strongly suggest a guide to not waste time. I saw lots of people with museum rented headset/handset guides. I would have been lost without a guide taking me through the highlights of the 2nd floor on a 90 minute whirlwind tour. I won't post any pics of the amazing 2nd floor full of the Renaissance greats. However, I will note, check out some of the 1st floor as well with lots of Titian and others of interest. Three hot tips: - don't skip the bathroom before the tour starts. Take the stairs down after the ticket scan. - look for window views of the Arno River and bridges, to include the Vecchio Bridge. - take time on the rooftop cafe for (slightly obstructed but still) great views of the Vecchio Palace tower and Basilica dome/tower. This is a must-see 5* event for any visitor. read more

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Chaos chaos chaos. Not sure if we only walked through hallways for the line, or if we saw the actual museum. Docents were few and far between, and sat on chairs on their phones. Very hot (in November). Very smelly. Bathrooms? Water? No idea. read more

Less busy than Accademia, with a more expansive collection of both paintings and sculpture, Uffizi Gallery was constructed in the 1500s and currently contains an array of Renaissance masterpieces. Identifiable by the statues (and lines) out front guests can expect to spend 1-3 hours here depending on their affinity for Primitive paintings and portraits. read more

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So whats with the contrarian 2 star review of one of the worlds elite art museums? It could be at this point in the trip I was renaissanced out? Perhaps, but the real issue was a complete lack of crowd control, inconsistent backpack policy, apparently no limit on the size of tour groups, and did I mention crowd control? My best advice is to get your tickets ahead of time as the lines are brutal here in this the city of lines. I had my ticket and time and we got in a albeit shorter line for entry and it kind of went downhill fast. 1) Too many people. They simply let too many people in. It was beyond packed and made it impossible to spend any amount of time in front of the art. You litterally get moved as part of the mass. I am a big guy so can resist the tide but it gets old after a while. 2) Tours. Look I have NOTHING against tours. They can be informative and I get that skipping the line is part of it. But they let a lot of them in, there does not seem to be a limit on the size which means a whole corridor or area will be impassable while the art lemmings come to a stop cause the lady with the flag stopped to give a lecture. NO ONE CAN MOVE at that point. 3) Backpack. I have zero problem checking my backpack. I did it on numerous occasions, and it really is there to hold my DSLR when I am not using it. So I go to check it. The guys says cause its empty and totally flat on my back I don't need too. Cool. 25 minutes later a security guard makes me go all the way back to the front to check it not interested in my explanation that I tried. Another guard has a convo with my guy and I am told sorry no need to check. Cool. 50 minutes after that AGAIN. Sheesh, pick a lane and lets stick with it. The art was spectacular and there are more masters on display than you can shake a stick at but the crowds and inconsiderate large group tours made this place difficult at best to enjoy read more

I guess I'll just add to the chorus that this is the hands-down best museum in Florence that really needs to be on the "must" list when you visit. And I say that as someone who generally prefers comic book art to anything else! The museum itself is jam-packed with art. Indeed, parts of the building itself is essentially an artwork (there was even a room itself was a jaw-dropping in how ornate it was). Sculptures, portraits, classic paintings, and more are waiting to greet you at the Uffizi. There really is something for everyone, including a smattering of more modern art if renaissance era works aren't your thing. My biggest critique is that there were too many variations of the same thing (particularly the Virgin and child paintings, there must be close to 50 versions), which is the downside when so much art from the same period is collected. I personally found a new favorite artist (Caravaggio) while my wife was very excited to see the works of one of her favorites (Botticelli). Of course, there are works from almost every master - including some real unique stuff from Michelangelo, DaVinci, and Raphael. The staff does a good job of keeping people circulating, and the museum itself is manageable in size so that it more than earns the cost of admission without keeping you there all day. This is an art museum well worth seeing, even for non-art fans! read more

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A must-do if you're in Florence. I've been in museums and galleries all over the world and this one is world renown for a reason. It reminded me vaguely of Hermitage in Saint Pete's but also not as overwhelming. Some of those famous works of art in many an art history book can be found here. It's nice to be able to actually see these pieces in person. It really does make a difference sometimes. But there's lots of other work not to be overlooked! Take time to browse the lesser known corners of the museum. Definitely buy in advance. I'm unlucky enough to be handicapped but it does come in useful sometimes, as I entered through a different entrance with absolutely no queue and took a private elevator right up to the "start" of the museum galleries! Definitely go early if you can. We went at about 10:30 and it was manageable crowd-wise. When we finished, we realized we totally skipped one of the most famous works and had to go back through... by this time (after noon) it was really packed and unpleasant. read more

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Aside from the Accademia Gallery where Michelangelo's David stands, Gli Uffizi the go-to museum in Florence to see the finest of fine art in the city. Artwork to not miss viewing: Birth Of Venus - Sandro Botticelli La Primavera - Sandro Botticelli Annunciation - Leonardo da Vinci Doni Tondo - Michaelangelo Medusa - Caravaggio Venus Of Urbino - Titian As with any museum ever, I recommend coming right at opening to avoid crowds. If possible, once you get in, consider taking the elevator to the top so you can start with the dedicated Da Vinci and Michaelangelo galleries without the mass amount of people blocking your perfect picture. read more

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An absolutely beautiful museum that ends with another substandard bathroom with no toilet seats. Even the local Mc Donald's has toilet seats, soap and paper towels. Very disappointing. Un museo assolutamente bellissimo che termina con un altro bagno scadente senza sedile del water. Anche il locale Mc Donald's dispone di copriwater, sapone e asciugamani di carta. Molto deludente. read more

During our trip to Italy a few years back, we had a terrific time exploring the Gli Uffizi. It's a must-see museum when visiting Florence. You will see masterpieces by Dutch, German, Flemish, and Italian Renaissance masters like Raffaello (Raphael), Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Giotto, Correggio, Filippo Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, and Leonardo da Vinci. Be prepared to spend hours wandering the galleries and enjoying everything the Uffizi offers. read more

If art interests you, then Uffizi Gallery is one place that you should not miss on your Florence tour. It is one of the most interesting places to visit in Florence, Italy. Situated in the Piazza Della Signoria, it can be covered together with the L shaped beautiful square. With the world's preeminent collection of Renaissance paintings from artists such as Botticelli, Raphael, Da Vinci and more, this is the obvious go-to museum for one day in Florence. However, it's also enormous, with 101 rooms bursting with art. it still displays the Medici family's prominent art collection, which includes such masterpieces as Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," Raphael's "Madonna of the Goldfinch" and Titian's "Venus of Urbino." *** The 10 Most Important Artworks at The Uffizi Gallery ( just so that you don't miss this, I did miss a few and found out when I was reading about it) The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico Laocoön and his Sons by Baccio Bandinelli Madonna with the Long Neck by Parmigianino Portrait of Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals by Raphael Head of Christ by Unknown Tuscan Master Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci and Andrea del Verrocchio Medusa by Caravaggio Doni Tondo by Michelangelo Venus of Urbino by Titian It houses a collection of awesome Renaissance time paintings of Botticelli, Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, and Michelangelo to name a few. A minimum of 2-3 hours is needed to explore all the paintings and sculptures. Don't miss the courtyard outside. It houses statues of Galileo, Dante, Da Vinci and other greatest of Renaissance times. Online Reservation of tickets is available and I suggest buy skip the line ticket. This is a must-visit place in Florence and it will easily take 4-6 hours. Just to know Uffizi's place is among the handful of world's top art museums. So don't regret if you come across something and think, S**t, I was there, why I did not see this. read more

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Of course we went to the Uffizi... this long-ago art student would not have missed it. Skipped the line, and got there early....headed to the Second floor first, to see the collections in somewhat chronological order. Gobsmacked....I needed days. I have cooled on pre-renaissance religious art over the years, how many gilded Mary and Jesus paintings does one need to see? But this collection was astonishing. Truly amazing collection of Sculptures. First floor was my favorite Branzino, Riminaldi ,Tintoretto, Durer, Caravaggio... the list goes on and on... Truly Swept away! I made my sweet husband drag a large book home for me... thank you dear! But nothing can match see art IRL! read more

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The Uffizi gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi) is the most popular museum in Italy. It really is. The crowds inside, long line to enter, and requirement to have an entrance ticket with a specific time all are REAL. Get your ticket (20€) and entrance reservation (4€) as soon as you can. Oh, the artwork is also real, too ... and really awesome. On the 1st and 2nd floors of the large elegant building constructed in 1560-1580, we found rooms and hallways filled with magnificent Dutch, German, Flemish, and, of course, Italian Renaissance masters like Raffaello (Raphael), Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Giotto, Correggio, Filippo Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, and Leonardo da Vinci. * Closed Mondays * Closed New Years Day & Christmas * Hours: 8:15a - 6:50p * 6:30p asked to leave * Saturdays/holidays advance reservations! Ok, let's talk about the good stuff ... the art. I really wish I had more time and space to enjoy them. These were some of the most memorable: * Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci * Holy Family (Doni Tondo) by Michelangelo * Madonna of the Goldfinch by Raphael * Leda & the Swan by Andrea del Sarto * Saint John & Saint Francis by El Greco * Charity by Cecchino Salviati * The Risen Christ by Tiziano (Titian) & workshop * Venus of Urbino by Tiziano (Titian) * Madonna & Child with angels by Hans Memling * Venus & Cupid by Alessandro Allori * The Medici family portraits by il Bronzino * Olympian Gods w/Hercules & Muses by Jacopo Zucchi * A self portrait by Pieter Paul Rubens * Medusa (shield) by il Caravaggio * Portrait of a Young Man by Rembrandt It's the famous art and building that make Galleria degli Uffizi legendary ... and popular. Plan accordingly for the crowds, lines, and ticket process because it really is a "must-do" experience in Firenze. read more

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Worth a visit and more. Many of the best Italian painting is here. The most famous is the Adoration of the Magi. This unfinished sketch show he mostly finished the painting in his mind. This show best artist are showing the sketch of the painting is already beautiful display the talent. You see each person expression in the painting. Uffizi not just has the painting, the entire hallway has sculptures that display with different post. Some of them are well preserved. The Greek mythology are well presented here. I believe they have a hive rotation for all this items. Here also the mysterious painting like Tempera Grassa on wood. This painting it is celebrated the love, peace and prosperity. This museum need at least 2 hours to glimp through the museum. The proper way to do it will need entire day. I would said buy the tick early. The line is long. The special ticket has it faster line. The gate number is identified in the ticket with different tickets. read more

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This is THE art museum everyone comes to see when they come to Florence. Reservations are highly recommended otherwise be prepared to wait up to two hours to enter. You will be overwhelmed with art from the Renaissance. Famous paintings and incredible sculptures from the masters who lived in Florence, art that you will recognize from art books and movies. Botticelli. Da Vinci. Michelangelo. Raphael. And an endless parade of other talented artists. This is an absolute must for anyone visiting Florence. Just look at the photos yelpers have posted and you'll be convinced. There is a small cafe inside where you can grab a pastry and have a caffe (a shot of espresso). Interesting to note that this building housed city offices back in the days of Da Vinci prior to becoming a museum. Definitely put this on your itinerary when visiting Florence. read more

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The museum after its renovation is magnificent. Note: you either walk up the equivalent of 6 / flights of stairs or take an elevator. You start at the top. The top floor took 1.5 hours. The next level down was half the size. Then you go down again to the store on your way out. And the was in addition to a leisurely lunch at the Cafe on the 4th floor. Bellini, pasta ragu, and vegetable plate. Great view, great service, enjoyed a relaxing meal. read more

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The top 3rd floor is where you start here, and will probably spend most of your time drowning in classic artwork. I was in awe at all the wonderful pieces. The 2nd floor has more of a modern look to it, and not as many items. I highly recommend booking online ahead of time as the lines here are super long to get in. read more

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Florence, blessed with magnificent Renaissance art, has some of the best museums on the planet. Of these, the Uffizi would qualify as near the top - or at the top - of this exclusive list. So it was one of our "must-see" attractions. Unfortunately, as is true for most of Florence's top attractions, it is on thousands of others must-see list as well. We were reminded of this as we had lunch on a mid-September Wednesday in the Piazza della Signoria. Opposite from us was the Uffizi, and our eyes were drawn to an unbelievably immense line that stretched out of sight of hundreds of tourists lined up. By no means did we want to get in that line! Providentially, nearby my wife spotted a sign: for Wednesdays and Thursdays during September the Uffizi was open for several hours in the evening. Figuring it should be at least somewhat better than midday, we decided on this as our best approach. So that evening, just after 7 PM, we showed up at the museum. At first we thought maybe we had miscalculated: there was absolutely no one waiting to get into the museum! We strolled right in - no wait - and thanked our lucky stars. And what a museum it is. Gorgeous hallways lined with statues. Gallery after gallery with amazing Renaissance art. Don't miss Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" and paintings by Leonardo and Michelangelo. But everything is worth the time. A memorable time for art lovers, but be strategic about time your entrance. read more

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I'd been waiting to come here for years and the Uffizi didn't disappoint. If you're a fan of late Gothic or Renaissance art, there's literally nowhere else on earth that has better representations. I won't go through all the details other than to say that you should visit (I mean unless you're like the person who knew "nothing about art", visited an ART MUSEUM and gave it 1 star because it wasn't for them...Jesus H Christ SMH) MAKE A RESERVATION MAKE A RESERVATION MAKE A RESERVATION Not even joking - we were there on a Monday in low season and the lines were obscene. You can buy tickets online - it's easy & the €4 reservation charge is worth it, unless you take joy in standing on a queue for literal hours. If you book online go to door 3 first, collect your tickets and then go to door 2 for entry. Cast a pitying gaze on those who did not book ahead and are currently having a "bad time". Inside, some of the most incredible artistic treasures on earth await - one of the few/only standalone Michaelangelo paintings, Bottelicellis galore, achingly beautiful Lippi Madonnas and so much more. If you can, book the earliest time slot in the day - it will be somewhat less "nuts to butts". read more

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I didn't know much about Renaissance art before coming to Italy. I never took art before, but coming here was so fascinating and it was so historic looking at some beautiful art, and they had some from several famous artists and painters. Most of the best work were paintings, but they also had some sculptures as well. I wish I did a tour, but you can get by with reading all the art summaries or using Google to learn more about a specific painting or artist. If you come to Florence, you definitely have to check out Uffizi because it has some of the most legendary and renown art pieces of the Renaissance! read more

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Absolutely amazing. Be ready to spend hours here. The amount of beautiful art is unbelievable. Mostly paintings and sculptures. read more

Gli Uffizi - One of my favorites! - Museums Near Me - Florence, FI

We came here on a free day and it actually was not super crowded. They have one of these free days every month. You have to get a ticket from one of the machines out front. You can get a ticket the day of only and it has a time on it to enter. They are strict about this so plan accordingly. There was quite a bit of selection available throughout the day and we weren't the first ones at the machines. If you have kids, I would recommend the book they sell as you are walking in. It makes the museum a scavenger hunt and I learned quite a bit myself from it. Some of the art pieces had been moved so did not correspond with the book, but otherwise it was a solid investment. They did a good job of mixing the paintings and sculptures so you did not get bored or were looking at the same type of thing back to back. We were there about 90 minutes. read more

Simply put, don't miss it. There are over 100 rooms for you to tour, and we did about 9. If I lived in Florence I'd be trying to figure out how to get a year round pass, as I think it would take me that long to see all there is to see in this wonderful place. Next time I'm in Florence, I'm heading here. read more

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