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Uffizi

One of the world's great art museums, with Botticelli's Birth of Venus and masterpieces by Leonardo, Michelangelo and Caravaggio.

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Open
Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays
Price
Paid; book a timed ticket ahead
Time Needed
3 hours
Address
Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, 50122 FlorenceDirections
Getting There
A 5-minute walk from Piazza della Signoria.

Why Go

Built in the 16th century as offices for the Medici government, the Uffizi holds their collection of paintings, from Giotto to Titian. Its stars are Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera, Leonardo's Annunciation, Michelangelo's Doni Tondo and Caravaggio's Medusa.

The Vasari Corridor, the Medici's private passage over the Ponte Vecchio, reopened for booked visits in December 2024.

Tips

  • Book a morning slot and see the Botticellis first, before the tour groups.

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