subject: Visiting Tips for the Famous Uffizi Gallery [print this page] The Uffizi Gallery, located in Florence, Italy is one of the oldest museums today and home to some of the most famous artwork in the world. The Uffizi Gallery is located in the Palazzo degli Uffizi, built in the 1560s, which was also used to house government offices for Florentine magistrates. The Uffizi Gallery has been open for viewing to the public since the sixteenth century.
The Uffizi's permanent collection consists mainly of Italian Renaissance paintings and sculptures. The artwork collection was originally started from the Medici family's private collection. The Uffizi artwork collection today is a reflection of art donated by individuals and organizations over the last five centuries. In fact, due to limited size of the museum, the Uffizi's large collection has even been transferred to some other museums in Florence. The Gallery's most famous works are Sandro Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera, Leonardo Da Vinci's Annunciation, and Michelangelo's Holy Family, Titian's Venus of Urbino, and Rafael's Madonna of the Goldfinch. The Uffizi Gallery is also home to other famous European Artists such as Rembrandt and Albert Durer.
The Uffizi Gallery's famous art collection attracts 1.5 million visitors from all over the world. In the summertime, wait times of three to five hours are not uncommon. If planning a visit to the Gallery, admission tickets purchased in advance are highly recommended, which will minimize wait times. Tickets can be purchased online, through the Uffizi's website or over the phone (+39 (0)55 294883). Upon purchasing advance tickets, you'll be asked to make a reservation for a date and time. Because of this, it is recommended that you book early as reservations do fill up fast.
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