iUffizi Gallery
The Uffizi is one of those places that genuinely lives up to the hype. It holds what is arguably the most important collection of Renaissance paintings anywhere in the world, spanning from Giotto and Cimabue through Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Caravaggio. The building itself was designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 as offices ("uffizi") for the Florentine magistrates, and the Medici family began filling the upper floor with their art collection almost immediately. The long, U-shaped corridor with its views out over the Arno is one of the great architectural experiences of Florence. What makes the Uffizi special is the sheer density of masterpieces. Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera are here, Leonardo's Annunciation, Caravaggio's Medusa and Bacchus, and hundreds of other works you'll recognise from art history textbooks. The collection tells the story of Western art's most transformative centuries in a way no other museum can match. The gallery has been undergoing a major expansion and renovation project, and recently opened new ground-floor exhibition spaces. A practical note: this is Florence's busiest museum by a wide margin. Book timed-entry tickets in advance — showing up without a reservation means queuing for hours, especially in spring and summer. The afternoon discount from 4 PM is good value if you're happy with a shorter visit.
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At Palazzo Pitti the 20th century showcased in 40 dreamlike dresses: the new arrangement at the museum of Costume and Fashion
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At the Pitti Palace: The "Very Best" of the King's Furniture
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Ferdinando Sarmi New York: A Journey Through Fashion from Florence to Fifth Avenue
Retrospective at the Museum of Costume and Fashion dedicated to Florentine couturier Ferdinando Sarmi, who dressed Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Marlene Dietrich. Features iconic garments alongside archival materials evoking the glamour of 1950s–60s New York high society, shown in the Ballroom and adjoining rooms at Palazzo Pitti.
Vasari Corridor: Friday Evening Opening
Special Friday evening access to the historic 1-km Vasari Corridor, the secret passageway connecting the Uffizi to Palazzo Pitti across the Ponte Vecchio. Open every Friday from 7pm to 11pm, with guided start times every 20 minutes. Visits last approximately 35 minutes; ticket includes passage through the Uffizi Gallery.
Magnifico 1492
A major exhibition reconstructing Lorenzo de' Medici's extraordinary art collection as inventoried in 1492 at his death, at the Treasury of the Grand Dukes. Over 100 loans from Italian and international museums, including paintings, sculptures, gems, cameos, coins, and illuminated manuscripts.
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Getting there
Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 08:15–18:30 |
| Wed | 08:15–18:30 |
| Thu | 08:15–18:30 |
| Fri | 08:15–18:30 |
| SatToday | 08:15–18:30 |
| Sun | 08:15–18:30 |
Admission
From €25
€25 same-day, €29 pre-purchased online. Afternoon from 4 PM: €16. EU citizens 18-25: €2 + €4 reservation. Free under 18. Free first Sunday of month.
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- How much does Uffizi Gallery cost?
- Standard adult admission to Uffizi Gallery is €25. €25 same-day, €29 pre-purchased online. Afternoon from 4 PM: €16. EU citizens 18-25: €2 + €4 reservation. Free under 18. Free first Sunday of month.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Uffizi Gallery?
- Uffizi Gallery is open Tue-Sun 08:15-18:30. Closed Mondays, Jan 1, Dec 25. Ticket office closes 1 hour before. Free first Sunday of month.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Uffizi Gallery?
- Uffizi Gallery is located at Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy, in the Centro Storico area of Florence.
- What can I see at Uffizi Gallery?
- The world's greatest collection of Italian Renaissance art, housed in a 16th-century Vasari-designed building overlooking the Arno. Current highlights include At Palazzo Pitti the 20th century showcased in 40 dreamlike dresses: the new arrangement at the museum of Costume and Fashion, At the Pitti Palace: The "Very Best" of the King's Furniture and Ferdinando Sarmi New York: A Journey Through Fashion from Florence to Fifth Avenue.
- Do I need to book Uffizi Gallery in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Uffizi Gallery?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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- Uffizi GalleryArek N. (Arkadiusz Nanowski), CC BY-SA 3.0
- At the Pitti Palace: The "Very Best" of the King's FurnitureCourtesy of Uffizi Gallery
- Ferdinando Sarmi New York: A Journey Through Fashion from Florence to Fifth AvenueCourtesy of Uffizi Gallery
- Vasari Corridor: Friday Evening OpeningCourtesy of Uffizi Gallery
- Vasari CorridorFreepenguin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palazzo VecchioFrancesco Bini / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo Nazionale del BargelloEcemaml / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palazzo StrozziMenkinAlRire / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0