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Museo Salvatore Ferragamo

4.6 (26 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Michael U.

Located in the basement of Ferragamo's Florence flagship this museum tells the story of its patriarch through a collection of photos and fashion including iconic shoes worn by A-list celebrities. About 15 Euro per person to enter, guests will learn about the thought process and technology employed to establish a global brand, plus some details about Ferragamo and his family. Expect to spend 1-2 hours.

Stairway down to the Museo Salvatore Ferragamo Firenze
Michael S.

Museo Salvatore Ferragamo was fascinating and fabulous ... which is exactly what I'd expect from a museum dedicated to this Italian fashion icon and the luxury company furthering his stylish traditions. It falls just shy of a full five stars because there is surprisingly very little on display about Salvatore Ferragamo himself; however, it's easy to round back up based on the quality of the current exhibitions. There appear to be two parts to the museum founded in 1995: Ferragamo Shoes and Special Exhibition(s). The 9€ ticket price offers admission to both. Neither section is very big, but most of the space seems dedicated to the rotating exhibits. Salvatore was called the "shoemaker to the stars" and the museum beautifully displays original examples and prototypes of his genius that was loved by silver screen legends like Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, and Audrey Hepburn. The collection includes pieces from 1927 until his death in 1960, but also modern Ferragamo shoes. Sustainable Thinking is the current special exhibit and seemed to occupy the majority of the exposition space. It was a genuinely educational and inspirational blend of art and fashion with a focus on employing sustainable, alternative, and thoroughly creative materials while raising awareness of the human challenge to preserve the environment and world for future generations. The Museo Salvatore Ferragamo is located in the underground level of a Florentine palace (Palazzo Spini Feroni) built in 1289 that has been the headquarters and workshop of the Salvatore Ferragamo company since 1938. Its prime location as part of Piazza di Santa Trinita in central Florence (Firenze) makes the museum a convenient exploration for all tourists while the fabulous fashion and fascinating art makes it a must for any fashionistas or Ferragamo fans.

The shoe display at the entrance of the Museo Ferragamo.
Joanna T.

You cannot go to Firenze without stopping by Salvatore Ferragamo. And if you are a fashionista you must see the museum located in the lower level of their building in Piazza Strozzi. The street level has wonderful displays of their current collection. Use this to compare what you see in the museum which will show you the art and mastery behind one of the most successful shoe and fashion brands in Italy. Ferragamo is a big name in Firenze so it is well worth a visit to see how they represent the history of their company and the creations that are displayed. Groups can view the exhibits but need to call in advance to notify the museum. I would happily be trapped in the Ferragamo museum or even their retail store because everything looks so beautiful with a great variety of colors and fabrics. When I think of Italian shoes, one of the top names that come to mind is Ferragamo.

Michael T.

Alright this place is just ok. The ambience and location are great and are easily accessed. The staff when you walk in are very helpful and speak English very well. The 6€ is a bit overpriced as there is not much to see and not really a good background on either fashion or Ferragamo. The pieces are definitely nice to see but it's missing a compelling story behind it. I wouldn't suggest if to this reason unless you happen to be shopping in the connected store. Bottom line...unless you are a die hard Ferragamo fan, I would skip this as there is nothing spectacular to see here since there isn't a good story behind th pieces. The museum should consider rearranging in the story line approach to make the guests more interested. Pros Great location and underneath the Ferragamo store Very friendly staff and great ambience Cons I'm not a huge fashionista so I though thE layout and pieces were missing a good story line to hook the visitors

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Chelsea S.

This museum is about 1/3 Salvatore Ferragamo stuff, 1/3 an exploration of the intersection between art and fashion, and 1/3 gender and feminist themes in contemporary art. You might be deceived when you first climb down into the dark basement and encounter a display of hundreds of Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, as well as wooden shoe molds of famous women for whom Salvatore regularly made shoes (the likes of Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Lady GaGa, and many more). If you want to see an archive of Salvatore Ferragamo fashion through time, you will have one room for that, but that's it. The exploration of the intersection between art and fashion starts with a display of actual articles worn on the runway, which leave the viewer to question whether these are actually clothes. Most are unwearable and lack real function, but they were on the runway, and, therefore, art. This room was also accompanied by videos of contemporary performance art. Connecting art to fashion again, the museum explored Salvador Dali's influence in fashion in the early 90s. The museum also explored contemporary art themes more generally. I can recall a video of a fashion model who was being dressed as a "Russian Doll," layer upon layer until she was completely engulfed, as well as a video of ordinary looking humans wading down a river in New York, but appearing rather dead. The museum also featured a series of photographs of Andy Warhol exploring his own identity and bending gender lines in the 80s. There was also a room to help you understand the artistic process. The viewer is surrounded by walls with a projection of absolutely random stuff just appearing on the screen, similar to the randomness of the artistic process... I guess. All in all, this was definitely a weird museum, but worth a visit if you prefer offbeat things. The museum is digestible in about an hour, so even if you find that it's not your speed, you will be able to move on and carry on with your day.

Sophie L.

I felt quite disappointed in this museum after reading the stellar reviews. I came here two hours prior to my appointment at the uffizi, and I thought this might be a fun little stop on the way there. I enjoyed some things about this museum such as the shoe collection, but to be very honest, it really doesn't have much to look at beyond the signature antique shoe collection in the front. Yes, it's only 6 euro, but maybe I would have enjoyed myself more with an extra large serving of gelato down the street. I saw everything in 20 minutes and headed upstairs into the Ferregamo flagship store, and that was actually a better experience for free.

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Galleria dell'Accademia - It's a kidnapping.  Seriously.

Galleria dell'Accademia

4.4(307 reviews)
1.0 kmDuomo
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You cannot visit Florence without visiting Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's David…read more Though I had a tour guide, I felt like the pace was too slow. It's a great museum, don't get me wrong, but I'd rather beat the crowds to see David, and then take my time strolling through all the other works of art. Seeing 17' of David in person is unreal-- a human made this out of rejected marble. The magnitude of David's height and attention to detail is incredible and the lighting under a skylight highlights every vein and definition of muscle even more so. If you're looking for a deep dive art history lesson, I'd recommend using AI. Note: try to book skip-the-line tickets in advance. If you're unable to, you can try to book through a third party booking system such as Viator, but you'll be paying more.

Over a million people visit the Galleria dell'Accademia every year, and they all go to see one…read morething: Michelangelo's David, arguably the most famous statue in the world. The David was sculpted between 1501 and 1504, then unveiled in the public square in front of the Palazzo della Signoria, where it stood for almost 400 years. It was moved to the Galleria dell'Accademia in 1873, and has been the museum's lifeblood ever since. €20 a ticket and more for merch, plus lawsuits for unauthorized use of the David. Pretty, pretty, pretty good. We only had about two days in Florence, one of them set aside for a Tuscan wine tour, but we weren't leaving without seeing the David. Our concierge booked us same-day tickets when we checked into our hotel, and we went at the appointed entry time, at 5:00. The museum was plenty busy, even on a Tuesday during low season, but I believe we visited under ideal conditions. We entered the museum and bam, there was the David, standing majestically in the heart of the Accademia. He was in his own domed alcove lined on one side with bench seating, where people could sit and look up at his giant marble ass. Like everyone else, I'd seen images of the David all throughout my life. But seeing it in person was a revelatory experience. I know size isn't everything, but when it comes to iconic statues chiseled from single blocks of marble, size certainly matters. The David is 17 feet tall and completely breathtaking. A beautiful colossus, every inch of his famously nude body sculpted in wondrous detail. We took advantage of the thin crowd and spent quite some time circling the statue, while also reading about it on Wikipedia from the comfort of the benches. An extraordinary, educational pleasure. The rest of the museum was nice, too, if entirely secondary to the David. There were several other statues and old religious paintings, as well as the Hall of the Prisoners, featuring four unfinished Michelangelo sculptures. These cut a path to the David and were fascinating in their incompletion. Michelangelo apparently saw the work of a sculptor as freeing the forms lying inside each block of stone. This sounds like something an artist would tell a reporter, but looking at those unfinished sculptures, I could see the figures trying to make their way out. The Galleria dell'Accademia is small, and we were in and out in about 40 minutes. If you're a tourist in Florence and have €20 and 40 minutes, I can't imagine a better way to spend them than at David's enormous feet.

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Gli Uffizi - Botticelli

Gli Uffizi

4.4(277 reviews)
0.4 kmDuomo
€€

November 6, 2024 3:45-6:45PM…read more 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.

The Uffizi Gallery is an absolutely extraordinary museum. It's famous for good reason, the most…read morevisited 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.

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Museo di San Marco

Museo di San Marco

4.6(16 reviews)
1.2 kmDuomo

The entrance is tricky to find, and I wish I could give helpful tips here but honestly we just…read morewandered around the outside of the building until we found it! If you have a FirenzeCard, this is included, which was great since when we arrived they were only open for an hour longer; the closing time was earlier than what was posted on their sign, 2PM rather than 4PM, but hours seem to be variable and limited at many of the smaller museums. We were able to walk around and saw more fabulous art in the time we had; the second floor is worth seeing as well as it is the old "cells" and library. They are not kidding about closing time...at 1:45 they rang bells, started closing windows, and directing people out. Definitely a good stop if you have a FirenzeCard and are looking for a less crowded place to spend a little time.

Museo di San Marco is an easy two-fer after you've seen David at the Accademia: it's located only…read moreone block north. It features the work of Fra Angelico, another famous Renaissance artist, in both frescoes and paintings. This museum is definitely worth a visit, and in addition to the paintings, the architecture and courtyard are beautiful. Like us, however, if you have come from the Accademia, unless you have started your day extremely early, you are going to run into a time crunch. Believe it or not, this museum closes at 1:50 PM. As a result, we had to rush through and missed quite a bit - but they are very serious about that closing time. On Saturdays, and selected (not every) Sundays/Mondays they do stay open until 4:50 PM. Not having arrived on that "selected" schedule, much of what this museum had to offer would not be seen by us.

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Basilica di Santa Croce - Restoration is underway with the grasshopper crane thing

Basilica di Santa Croce

4.7(62 reviews)
0.9 kmSanta Croce

November 9, 2024 1:30PM…read more What a beautiful church. This wasn't on our must see list while in Florence but so glad we made a pit stop here while looking for the leather school. Very short line to get in, I believe it was about 8 euros per person for a visit. We ended up spending about an hour ish browsing around. There were a lot of famous folks buried here... Right before our honeymoon we had lost my beloved kitty on the operating table for a dental procedure, she was 3.5 yo... on the same day we lost my mother in law to her battle with MS. It had been a rough couple of weeks before our trip. For some reason while sitting in this church I had an overwhelming feeling of sadness and relief at the same time. Which made this place so memorable for me. Known as the "Pantheon of Florence," it's the largest Franciscan church and serves as the burial site for famous Italians like Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Its history involves significant artistic decoration, including Giotto's frescoes, and later additions like the Neo-Gothic facade. Such a beautiful historic site with so much to look at. Definitely recommend to check them out if you ever visit Florence.

Located about 2,600 feet southeast of the Duomo, my partner, our friends, family members, and I…read morearrived at the Piazza di Santa Croce and the Basilica of Santa Croce (Italian for Basilica of the Holy Cross) St. Francis visited Florence at the beginning of the 13th century, and a few years later some friars of his congregation decided to stop in the city and build a church with a convent and an adjacent library. Thus was born this church. Today Santa Croce is a museum complex that brings together the Basilica, the chapels, the monastery, the bell tower, and the part dedicated exclusively to exhibitions, such as the former refectory, where we came last Tuesday. The €10 entry fee was well worth it. One has to wear appropriate outfits to gain entry. Basically, just make sure one has long shorts below the knees and arms are covered. Once inside this ornate Florentine gothic style, our attention is immediately drawn to the east end, where the tall narrow stained glass windows pierce the walls. The center nave is wide and well-lit. What is significant about Santa Croce is it became the resting place of so many great Italians, such as the great historian and writer Niccolò Machiavelli, sculptor and painter Michelangelo Buonarroti, astronomer Galileo Galilei, and composer Gioachino Rossini. There were probably more than a thousand art pieces on display here, including works of Brunelleschi, Donatello, and Giotto. One can easily spend half a day here--there is that much to see and explore!

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