An Art Lover’s Dream Day Out: The Uffizi Gallery | easyGuide
The Uffizi Gallery, in Italian: Galleria degli Uffizi, is a famous museum in Florence that attracts visitors from all over the world. It is one of the most visited and most famous museums in Italy. This gallery is a must-see location for all art lovers and history lovers. The museum holds one of the world’s oldest and finest art collections. The queues are often long as everyone wants the opportunity to see what’s inside. Keep reading to find out how you can secure a ticket to the museum and skip the long queues.
Right in the heart of Florence, you will find the Uffizi Gallery, arguably the most famous galley in Italy. The Uffizi Gallery hosts works from great Italian artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Giotto and Botticelli. The collection of works hosted here dated back to the 12th century up to the 17th century.
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The Artwork
The artwork in the museum is organised in chronological order along the beautiful Renaissance building. The space in this museum was never intended to be a gallery, it was once home to the Grand Ducal family and only special guests were allowed to view their private collections. The museum is now open to visitors all over the world to view and enjoy.
The gallery occupies the first and second floors of the large building and it was designed by Giorgio Vasari. Not only does it hold some of the finest Italian art, but it also includes a large number of foreign works, ancient Roman copies of Greek Sculptures and many other classical sculptures.
However, the greatest treasure at this museum is the collection of Florentine Renaissance paintings. These paintings date back to the 1300s and paved the way for Western art to come in the future.
Notable Works:
- Madonna di Ognissanti by Giotto
- Battle of San Romano by Paolo Uccello
- The Double Portrait by Piero Della Francesca
- La Primavera by Botticelli
- The Birth of Venus by Botticelli
- Doni Tondo by Michelangelo
- Adoration of the Magi by Leonardo Da Vinci
Tips to Make Your Day Run Smoothly
1. Don’t Bring Many Belongings With You
The museum is quite big so you will be walking a lot. It is best to bring as little as possible with you. However, there is a coat check at the museums that is completely free!
2. Arrive Early
Arrive at the museum as early as possible to avoid large crowds and peak times. This will mean you are able to enjoy the artwork with as little stress as possible.
3. Reserve in advance
The final but most important tip would be to book your tickets in advance. Booking in advance means you will be guaranteed a ticket and will not have to spend time queuing to buy a ticket at the venue. There are also many ticket options available to enjoy and add an extra touch to your day out.
Ticket Options
Uffizi Gallery: Reserved Entrance Ticket
The is a standard entry ticket. Benefit from this reserved ticket that gives you priority access to the unique Uffizi Gallery, where you can spend as much time as you’d like. Book your Uffizi Gallery entry ticket here.
Uffizi Gallery with Priority Access and Audio Guide
This ticket enables you to skip the queue and spend more time in the gallery, exploring at your own pace. You will also benefit from an audiopen and an interactive map that will help you navigate the museum and learn more about the history of the major artefacts.
Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Renaissance Art Tour
This is the most exclusive ticket available. Skip the queue before entering the museum on a semi-private tour. You will benefit from an hour and a half long guided tour of the museums in a small group of no more than 14 people.
Please note this tour is in English only.
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Originally published at https://easyguide.biz on June 18, 2021.
