The Uffizi Gallery

Florence has always been a popular destination of choice for couples, families and solo travellers alike, as a fascinating getaway for those looking to dive into its rich history, varied cultural heritage and fine-dine cuisine.

In fact, holidays to the ‘Jewel of Renaissance’ packs a plethora of things to do and places to sightsee, including a visit to the iconic Uffizi Gallery.

Visiting the Uffizi Gallery

Situated in the beating heart of Florence just adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery is open for public every day from 8:15 am to 6:50 pm, except for Mondays. While the queues can get awfully long during, it is recommended to book a tour that includes Skip the Line Tickets for convenience.

What’s more; there are several special events, exhibitions and concerts that take place at the Uffizi Gallery every year. So, keep a close vigil on the event calendar while you are visiting Florence

A walk through the artwork

Home to one of the largest collections of Renaissance art in the world, the Uffizi gallery boasts of classic work from world-famous artists like Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. Spread across two floors, the gallery takes pride in its 45 halls of artworks ranging from Botticelli’s Primavera and Birth of Venus to Titian’s Venus of Urbino and Filippo Lippi’s Madonna and Child with Two Angels.

Did you know; the famous Uffizi art gallery also lays testimony to one of the longest corridors of all time? Known as the Vasari corridor, this record-breaking passageway is a kilometre long and houses a museum of its own.