{"id":6406,"date":"2023-12-21T06:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T02:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=6406"},"modified":"2024-01-30T21:44:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T17:44:18","slug":"uffizi-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/uffizi-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to Florence&#8217;s treasure trove of art, the Uffizi Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located in the heart of the art capital of Europe, Uffizi Gallery is best known for its world-class art and an eclectic collection of priceless renaissance works. Apart from being the largest in the world, an approximate of two million tourists from all over the globe flock to Uffizi Gallery each year making it the most visited gallery as well. And although the Uffizi Gallery has a poignant history dating back to the 16th century, today it holds the title of one of the first modern museums in the world. While the infamous queues at Uffizi are as well known as the art housed within its walls, the impressive collection that goes back hundreds of centuries is definitely worth a visit for those touring Italy for the first time.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \">Essential Information<\/h2>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13876\/TOUR-IMAGE\/c3b81939-7f20-4bcb-865d-f9477c7be171-7599-florence-skip-the-line---accademia-and-uffizi-galleries-with-audio-guide-03.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;fit=min&amp;crop=faces&amp;w=220&amp;h=150\" style=\"width: 300px;\" width=\"220\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"344862734\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/span><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/14044\/TOUR-IMAGE\/60226dca-751c-42d6-9e84-98d04448cbcc-7713-florence-uffizi-gallery-priority-access-with-guided-tour-01-5-.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;fit=min&amp;crop=faces&amp;&amp;w=335&amp;h=225\" style=\"width: 300px;\" width=\"220\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"618233068\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/span><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13829\/TOUR-IMAGE\/1c1d916b-cfae-4edf-9430-7423d6e0969b-7601-florence-guided-tour-of-accademia-and-uffizi-galleries-with-priority-access-04.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;fit=min&amp;crop=faces&amp;w=220&amp;h=150\" width=\"220\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery\" style=\"width: 300px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3955702436\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4> Know before you go<\/h4>\n<p>Best time to visit &#8211;  November and February Suggested duration &#8211; 4 HoursConstructed in &#8211; 1581 Closest Bus Stop &#8211; Borgo San Iacopo and cross Ponte Vecchio bridge<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/uffizi-gallery-tickets\/uffizi-gallery-entrance-ticket-e-7632\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priority Entrance Uffizi Gallery Ticket<\/a> Price &#8211; \u20ac27.5<\/p>\n<h4>Opening Hours<\/h4>\n<p>Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15 am &#8211; 6:30 pm<\/p>\n<h4>Must-see<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Birth_of_Venus#\/media\/File:Sandro_Botticelli_-_La_nascita_di_Venere_-_Google_Art_Project_-_edited.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> The Birth of Venus<\/a> by Sandro Botticelli<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laoco%C3%B6n_and_His_Sons#\/media\/File:Laocoon_Pio-Clementino_Inv1059-1064-1067.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Laoco\u00f6n and his Sons<\/a> by Baccio Bandinelli<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Venus_of_Urbino#\/media\/File:Tiziano_-_Venere_di_Urbino_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Venus of Urbino<\/a> by Titian<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Annunciation_(Leonardo)#\/media\/File:Leonardo_da_Vinci_-_Annunciazione_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Annunciation<\/a> by Leonardo Da Vinci<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coronation_of_the_Virgin_(Fra_Angelico,_Uffizi)#\/media\/File:Fra_Angelico_081.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Coronation of the Virgin<\/a> by Fra Angelico<\/p>\n<h4>Address<\/h4>\n<p>Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, 50122, Florence, Italy<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Uffizi+Gallery\/@43.7677856,11.2553108,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xcddeb7c89bf0c4cd!8m2!3d43.7677856!4d11.2553108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get directions<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \">Why visit Uffizi Gallery?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13876\/TOUR-IMAGE\/c3b81939-7f20-4bcb-865d-f9477c7be171-7599-florence-skip-the-line---accademia-and-uffizi-galleries-with-audio-guide-03.jpg??fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=1200&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\" Uffizi Gallery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13876\/TOUR-IMAGE\/c3b81939-7f20-4bcb-865d-f9477c7be171-7599-florence-skip-the-line---accademia-and-uffizi-galleries-with-audio-guide-03.jpg??fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=1200&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"177477554\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" sizes=\"888px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>The Uffizi Gallery is one of the top 5 attractions in Florence with over 2 million visitors every year. Built in a U-shape, the museum is home to frescoes and Renaissance art from the likes of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello. Built by the famous Renaissance architect Giorgio Vasari in 1559, the museum was commissioned by Cosimo I de\u2019Medici. The entire curation at the Uffizi is the private collection of just the Medici family.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \">Uffizi Gallery History<\/h2>\n<p>Originally built in 1560 the Uffizi Gallery was first made to accommodate the offices of the Florentine magistrate, which is why the word Uffizi derived from \u2018offices\u2019 is used as its official name. After the completion of the complex in 1581, the top floor of the building was made into a museum for the tenants and their guests who wished to view the Roman sculptures from up close. Between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the Hall of Geographic Maps (dedicated to maps of the Medici domains in Florence), as well as the Mathematics Room (containing important scientific discoveries from that period), were built inside the gallery. Today, the museum is being expanded to accommodate the upsurge of tourists visiting it every year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \" id=\"2\">Uffizi Gallery Tickets<\/h2>\n<p>With over 2 million visitors each year the gates of Uffizi Gallery is the second most visited place in Florence. Given this, it can be quite difficult to be certain how long you will have to stand in waiting lines at the ticket centre. However, you can overcome this and save time by booking your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/uffizi-gallery-tickets-c-533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uffizi Gallery tickets<\/a> online. Here is a list of the different kinds of tickets you can purchase from Headout, with great offers.<\/p>\n<h3> Skip The Line<\/h3>\n<p>These tickets are perfect of you want to explore the Gallery on your own while getting priority access at the ticket gates.<\/p>\n<h3> Guided Tours<\/h3>\n<p>Nothing beats knowing about the Uffizi from a local who know the place and its history the best. You can take a guided tour with a small group of like-minded people who are just as curious as you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/uffizi-gallery-guided-tour\/?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/blog-content\/image\/052f3278c84ccf0fce6b2ed5ffcb268b-matt-twyman-qzHs2F4mciE-unsplash.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=125&amp;h=125&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery Guided Tours\" sizes=\"125px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/blog-content\/image\/052f3278c84ccf0fce6b2ed5ffcb268b-matt-twyman-qzHs2F4mciE-unsplash.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=125&amp;h=125&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2361485274\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\">Guided Tour<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/uffizi-gallery-guided-tour\/?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<h2>Uffizi Gallery Guided Tours<\/h2>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/uffizi-gallery-guided-tour\/?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want to learn more about the available Uffizi Gallery guided tours and which one you should pick? Read here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Combo Tours<\/h3>\n<p>You cannot visit Florence and not see the best of it. These combo tours provide you with value of seeing the top Florence attractions along with Uffizi Gallery while saving a few euros.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/things-to-do-city-florence\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/things-to-do-city-florence\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Save <strong>\u20ac6<\/strong> on your first booking with Headout when you use promo code <strong>GOFLO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/things-to-do-city-florence\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \" id=\"3\">Long Queues at Uffizi Gallery &amp; How to Skip Them<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/18830\/TOUR-IMAGE\/9a9ad2f6-c5ae-4333-81e0-611d540e6c5d-10199-florence-skip-the-line-tickets-to-uffizi-gallery-01.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=1200&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\" Uffizi Gallery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/18830\/TOUR-IMAGE\/9a9ad2f6-c5ae-4333-81e0-611d540e6c5d-10199-florence-skip-the-line-tickets-to-uffizi-gallery-01.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=1200&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"177477554\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" sizes=\"888px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>Best known for its infamous wait, anyone visiting Florence will hear tales about Uffizi\u2019s exhausting queues. However, you don&#8217;t have to stand in line for hours at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. If you follow these steps, you can easily avoid (or at least take a break from) the masses of tourists that flock to see this famous museum every year:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Purchasing Skip the Line tickets online<\/h3>\n<p>The Uffizi Gallery only allows 900 people in the museum at a time, so the lines get longer as the day goes on. People have waited for hours before if they didn&#8217;t book their tickets online. But if you purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/uffizi-gallery-tickets\/uffizi-gallery-entrance-ticket-e-7632\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skip the Line tickets for Uffizi Gallery<\/a>, not only will you save some time, but you also won&#8217;t have to wait in line at all!<\/p>\n<h3>2. Going through the right gates<\/h3>\n<p>You must exchange your Skip the Line e-ticket for a physical ticket at Gate 3 of the museum, and then you can enter through Gate 1. A lot of tourists get confused about which gate to use, but as long as you know before arriving, there won&#8217;t be any trouble.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Choosing the right time<\/h3>\n<p>Uffizi Gallery is closed on Mondays, so large crowds flock there on Tuesdays. If you want to avoid the Swarm, visit earlier in the day from 8:30 AM onwards or later in the afternoon after 5:00 PM. There are also quieter times on Sundays, but it&#8217;s free for all those days so everybody knows about it and visits then too.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related Read<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/how-to-skip-the-line-uffizi-gallery-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Skip The Lines at Uffizi Gallery | 5 Quick Hacks<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \" id=\"4\">Uffizi Gallery Floor Plan<\/h2>\n<p>The Uffizi Gallery is spread out over three floors, with the top floor being your first by Italian standards. One can climb their way through a grand staircase that takes you to the entrance of the top floor. The ticket windows and the main entrance are all located on the ground floor and the first floor will brief you on several interesting exhibits that you simply shouldn\u2019t miss. Confused? Here is a detailed discussion of each entry that will brief you about what you simply shouldn\u2019t miss:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uffizi Gallery Entrances<\/strong>It is easy to find yourself getting confused inside the museum because of its vastness, however, it is much simpler if you keep a track of all the numbered entrances of the museum. Use Door Number 1 if you\u2019ve made prior reservations, or are a part of a group, tour or school trip. This is a dedicated entrance for groups. Door Number 2 is the main entrance and also where the line begins if you want to buy an offline ticket. This can be quite a wait if you plan to visit without a reservation. Door Number 3, located right across Piazza degli Uffizi on the west side, is where you can pick up your tickets if you have reserved them online beforehand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ground Floor<\/strong>The ground floor of the Uffizi Museum will lead you through the main entrances into a U-shaped palace. Here is where you will find plenty of souvenir shops, art history books, children\u2019s books and several other recreational pitstops to your right. This is also the part of the museum where you can find your ticket windows as well as a well-stocked bookstore towards the exit. So make sure you stop beforehand to buy a guide for your tour if you wish to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First Floor<\/strong>Moving on to the first floor, you will find yourself amidst several interesting exhibits and halls, even as you make your way upstairs \u2014 this includes the \u2018Cabinet of Prints and Drawings\u2019 within the Uffizi collection. You can take a look at them, along with rotational works that are often placed inside a vestibule. Three of Caravaggio&#8217;s most famous paintings: \u201cThe Sacrifice of Isaac,\u201d \u201cBacchus,\u201d and \u201cMedusa\u201d amongst many other remarkable artworks can be found on the first floor as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second Floor<\/strong>The second floor of the museum has a collection adorned within its 45 halls, including artworks from the 13th to 18th century. Some of these comprise timeless paintings, invaluable sculptures and an eclectic collection of antiquity from the Medici family displayed in over three corridors lined up within the interior of the U-shaped palace. Some of the most notable artworks of the gallery are displayed on the second-floor exhibits, so make sure you time your visit wisely.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \" id=\"5\">Must See Uffizi Gallery Paintings<\/h2>\n<h5>&#8220;Laoco\u00f6n and his Sons&#8221; by Baccio Bandinelli<\/h5>\n<p>Also known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laoco%C3%B6n_and_His_Sons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Laocoon Group<\/a>, the sculpture by Baccio Bandinelli is deemed as one of the most famous ancient sculptures to have been excavated in Rome. Although the original sculpture stands in Vatican City today, Bandinelli especially created a miniature for Uffizi Gallery, which is considered a must-see within the museum today.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Florence\/Uffizi\/Laocoon_and_His_Sons.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery Florence\" sizes=\"275px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Florence\/Uffizi\/Laocoon_and_His_Sons.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2918817817\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laoco%C3%B6n_and_His_Sons#\/media\/File:Laocoon_and_His_Sons.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Courtesy: Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>&#8220;Annunciation&#8221; by Leonardo Da Vinci<\/h5>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Annunciation_(Leonardo)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Annunciation<\/a> is the first work by Leonardo Da Vinci, made between the year 1472 to 1475. The painting features the angel Gabriel, sent by God to announce to a virgin, Mary, that she would miraculously be giving birth to a son \u2014 named Jesus. It represents the youthful days of Leonardo and is treasured as one of the first attributions of his art to the world.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Florence\/Uffizi\/Annunciation_%28Leonardo%29.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery Florence\" sizes=\"275px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Florence\/Uffizi\/Annunciation_%28Leonardo%29.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2572456416\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Annunciation_(Leonardo)#\/media\/File:Annunciation_(Leonardo).jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Courtesy: Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>&#8220;Venus of Urbino&#8221; by Titian<\/h5>\n<p>Placed in Room number 28, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Venus_of_Urbino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Venus of Urbino<\/a> is considered to be one of the most sensual paintings by Titian, and it was later recreated in several copies around the world. Although the painting represents an allegory of marriage, many claims that it had several hidden meanings and undertones due to its wise use of colour as well as contrast.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13829\/TOUR-IMAGE\/1c1d916b-cfae-4edf-9430-7423d6e0969b-7601-florence-guided-tour-of-accademia-and-uffizi-galleries-with-priority-access-04.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery Florence\" sizes=\"275px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13829\/TOUR-IMAGE\/1c1d916b-cfae-4edf-9430-7423d6e0969b-7601-florence-guided-tour-of-accademia-and-uffizi-galleries-with-priority-access-04.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3041412872\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h5>&#8220;Birth of Venus&#8221; by Botticelli<\/h5>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Birth_of_Venus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Birth of Venus<\/a> is a depiction of Goddess Venus arriving onshore after her birth. It features her standing in the middle of the sea, grown-up and surrounded by Greek Gods and other mythological figures. The painting is considered to be Botticelli\u2019s greatest work and was originally a gift to the Medici family.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/14044\/TOUR-IMAGE\/03a891b9-c04e-4a36-ae88-d734d5baa5ab-7713-florence-uffizi-gallery-priority-access-with-guided-tour-01-6-.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery Florence\" sizes=\"275px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/14044\/TOUR-IMAGE\/03a891b9-c04e-4a36-ae88-d734d5baa5ab-7713-florence-uffizi-gallery-priority-access-with-guided-tour-01-6-.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1480333404\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h5>&#8220;Coronation of the Virgin&#8221; by Fra Angelico<\/h5>\n<p>The popular Christian painting, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coronation_of_the_Virgin_(Fra_Angelico,_Uffizi)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cornonation of the Virgin<\/a>, features Christ placing an ornate, 12-star crown on the virgin, surrounded by saints, angels and other blessed figures enhancing the picture. It gained popularity between the 13th to the 18th century, which continues up till today. The piece arrived at Uffizi Gallery in 1825 and to date remains one of the most well-known works of art housed within the museum.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Florence\/Uffizi\/Fra_Angelico_081.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=350&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Uffizi Gallery Florence\" sizes=\"275px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Florence\/Uffizi\/Fra_Angelico_081.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=350&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3923590294\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coronation_of_the_Virgin_(Fra_Angelico,_Uffizi)#\/media\/File:Fra_Angelico_081.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Courtesy: Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/best-art-galleries-in-the-world\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/d13d6bf27799b43ef1303f86c0f333cf-19642-florence-skip-the-line-ticket-to-accademia---uffizi-gallery-with-audio-guide---optional-lunch-01.jpg?fm=webp&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=125&amp;h=125&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Best Art Galleries in the World\" sizes=\"125px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/d13d6bf27799b43ef1303f86c0f333cf-19642-florence-skip-the-line-ticket-to-accademia---uffizi-gallery-with-audio-guide---optional-lunch-01.jpg?fm=webp&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=125&amp;h=125&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"4288007098\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\">Travel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/best-art-galleries-in-the-world\/\"><\/p>\n<h2>Best Art Galleries in the World<\/h2>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/best-art-galleries-in-the-world\/\">Discover the ultimate collection of the world&#8217;s finest art galleries, showcasing masterpieces from renowned artists. Explore our curated list here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Uffizi Gallery Practical Information<\/h2>\n<h3>Opening Hours Uffizi Gallery<\/h3>\n<p>Tuesday to Sunday (8:15 AM &#8211; 6:30 PM) The ticket office closes at 6:05 PM and they start shutting down the museum at 6:35 PM On 31st December and 24th December, the gallery closes at 5:30 PMUffizi Gallery remains closed on Mondays, New Years Day, Christmas and May 1st<\/p>\n<h3>Best time to visit Uffizi Gallery<\/h3>\n<p>Although it is great to visit the city during famous Italian summers, be prepared for the tourist swamp. If you want to explore the Galleria in peace and at your own pace, the best time to visit is from November to February. These months are chilly and sometimes rainy but offer you tickets at half the price of peak seasons. The accommodations and food are also reasonably cheaper.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting to Uffizi Gallery<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, 50122, Florence, Italy<strong>By Train<\/strong>The closest station to Uffizi Gallery is the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station. From here, the Gallery is a 10 minute walk.<strong>By Car<\/strong>The closest car park is near the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station. You can park your car here and take a quick walk to the Gallery. <strong>By Bus<\/strong>You can take any bus that has a stop at the anta Maria Novella (SMN) train station. From here, you can walk over to the Gallery.<\/p>\n<h3>Uffizi Gallery &#8211; Rules and Regulations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is forbidden to touch the works of art or to place objects close to them which can cause damage or risk of fall.<\/li>\n<li>It is forbidden to lean against the wall or the base of the sculptures.<\/li>\n<li>Canned, corrosive and alcoholic drinks are strictly not allowed within the gallery.<\/li>\n<li>Using flash photography, taking videos, using selfie sticks, light stands, tripods or any kind of professional equipment is forbidden inside the museum.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the museum clean by disposing of the waste paper, chewing gum, plastic bottles and cups in the waste paper bin provided within the premises.<\/li>\n<li>It is forbidden to smoke (which also includes e-smoking) within the premises of the museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"7\">Insider Tips on Visiting the Uffizi Gallery<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Entry to the Uffizi Gallery is free every first Sunday of the month. This is also the day when the museum is at its most crowded.<\/li>\n<li>Audio guides are available in 6 languages &#8211; Italian, English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese. One piece costs 6 euros and 2 pieces cost 10 euros<\/li>\n<li>Photography inside the Uffizi Gallery is strictly forbidden. You will not be allowed to carry cameras inside and phones are required to be kept on silent.<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are free for EU citizens under the age of 18, children under the age of 6 and senior citizens aged 65 and above. EU citizens between the age of 18 and 25 get reduced tickets for 3.25 euros.<\/li>\n<li> It is advisable to start your visit from the second floor and then work your way down.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve your tickets in advance to avoid lengthy queues at the entrances.<\/li>\n<li>Start early in the morning or visit late afternoon to avoid the crowd.<\/li>\n<li>For a comprehensive tour of the Uffizi, set aside a minimum of 3-4 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Lifts are available for physically challenged visitors and are accessible only to them. Others are required to use the stairs.<\/li>\n<li>Big bags will need to be checked into the cloakroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Other places to visit nearby<\/h2>\n<p>Although Uffizi is the main attraction and the most famous gallery in Florence, here are some other exceptional landmarks you should pay a visit to in the city.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13869\/TOUR-IMAGE\/010e16ad-662d-4b72-b6ab-1be2221a7189-7628-florence-guided-cathedral-tour-with-duomo-restoration-workshop-01.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;h=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Florence Duomo \" sizes=\"220px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13869\/TOUR-IMAGE\/010e16ad-662d-4b72-b6ab-1be2221a7189-7628-florence-guided-cathedral-tour-with-duomo-restoration-workshop-01.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;h=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"811421975\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\">                                            Florence Duomo<\/p>\n<p>The eye-candy of the city is undoubtedly the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/duomo-florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florence Duomo<\/a>. You cannot picture the Florence skyline without the Duomo towering in the background.  The interiors of the cathedral are enormous and stunning. From beautiful frescoes, paintings, statues and stained glass designs to ornate doors and complex mosaics, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is truly an inspirational work of art.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13827\/TOUR-IMAGE\/15644257-a0ac-4bed-8f00-59dd9659c6f0-7600-florence-priority-access--accademia-gallery-02.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;h=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\" Accademia Gallery \" sizes=\"220px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/13827\/TOUR-IMAGE\/15644257-a0ac-4bed-8f00-59dd9659c6f0-7600-florence-priority-access--accademia-gallery-02.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;h=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3710387406\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\">                                             Accademia Gallery<\/p>\n<p>The other art gallery you should visit while in Florence is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/accademia-gallery-florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accademia Gallery<\/a>. The highlight of the visit is seeing the spectacular \u2018David\u2019 by Michelangelo. The museum has 7 zones representing different kinds of statues and paintings by great Renaissance artists from all over Europe. It is a great place for people to admire period artworks that cannot be impersonated even in modern times.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/20642\/TOUR-IMAGE\/03c46c6f-c893-484a-bb3c-661a114c9304-10997-florence-palazzo-pitti---palatine-gallery-skip-the-line-tickets-03?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;h=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Palazzo Pitti &amp; Palatine Gallery \" sizes=\"220px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/20642\/TOUR-IMAGE\/03c46c6f-c893-484a-bb3c-661a114c9304-10997-florence-palazzo-pitti---palatine-gallery-skip-the-line-tickets-03?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;h=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"331387993\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\">                                            Palazzo Pitti &amp; Palatine Gallery<\/p>\n<p>Just 600 meters from the Uffizi gallery is the Palatine Gallery. It takes its name from the Palace it is located in and was opened to the public in 1828. Unlike most galleries, the collection here does not consist of statues and paintings, but of the rich and lavish taste of its residents. A visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/palazzo-pitti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palazzo Pitti &amp; Palatine Gallery<\/a> is a window into the souls of the royals of Florence.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/26236\/TOUR-IMAGE\/906b6b21-c237-44f6-9714-c29222c7694a-13762-florence-skip-the-line-tickets---medici-chapel-01.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;h=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Medici Chapels\" sizes=\"220px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/26236\/TOUR-IMAGE\/906b6b21-c237-44f6-9714-c29222c7694a-13762-florence-skip-the-line-tickets---medici-chapel-01.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;h=300&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3012390245\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\">                                             Medici Chapels<\/p>\n<p>The other dome that wraps around Florence\u2019s sky is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/medici-chapel-tickets\/skip-the-line-tickets-medici-chapel-e-13762\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medici Chapels<\/a>. They consist of two majestic, red structures of the  Basilica of San Lorenzo. It was built by the Medici family, the banking and political dynasty of 15th-century Italy. The chapels house many of the world\u2019s most interesting sculptures including Michelangelo\u2019s \u201cDawn and Dusk\u201d, on the tomb of Lorenzo II de&#8217; Medici.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h4><strong>What is the Uffizi Gallery known for?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apart from being the largest in the world, approximately two million tourists from all over the globe flock to Uffizi Gallery each year, making it the most visited gallery. The museum is home to frescoes and Renaissance art from the likes of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">What is historic about the Uffizi Gallery?<\/h4>\n<p>Originally built in 1560 the Uffizi Gallery was first made to accommodate the offices of the Florentine magistrate, which is why the word Uffizi derived from \u2018offices\u2019 is used as its official name. After the completion of the complex in 1581, the top floor of the building was made into a museum for the tenants and their guests who wished to view the Roman sculptures from up close.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">What does Uffizi mean in English?<\/h4>\n<p>The word Uffizi is derived from \u2018offices\u2019.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">When was the Uffizi Gallery built?<\/h4>\n<p>The Uffizi Gallery was built in 1581.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">Where is the Uffizi Gallery in Italy?<\/h4>\n<p>The Uffizi Gallery is located in Florence, Italy.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What country is Uffizi in?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Uffizi Gallery is located in Florence, Italy.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What are Uffizi famous pieces?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The must-see at Uffizi gallery are the Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, Laoco\u00f6n and his Sons by Baccio Bandinelli, Venus of Urbino by Titian, Annunciation by Leonardo Da Vinci, and the Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What can you find along the pillars of the Uffizi Gallery?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Along the pillars, you will find statues of famous Tuscan characters from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How much does it cost to go to the Uffizi Gallery?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The starting <a href=\"https:\/\/uffizi.tickets-florence.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uffizi Gallery tickets<\/a> price is \u20ac27.5<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How do I get into the Uffizi Gallery?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The closest station to Uffizi Gallery is the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station. From here, the Gallery is a 10-minute walk.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Do you need to book Uffizi in advance?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>With over 2 million visitors each year the gates of Uffizi Gallery is the second most visited place in Florence. Given this, it can be quite difficult to be certain how long you will have to stand in waiting lines at the ticket centre. However, you can overcome this and save time by booking your <a href=\"https:\/\/uffizi.tickets-florence.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uffizi Gallery tickets<\/a> online.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Can you take photos in the Uffizi Gallery?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, you can take photos in the Uffizi Gallery.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">Is the Uffizi free on Sunday?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, the Uffizi Gallery used to allow people to visit for free before March 2020. 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