Want to walk in the steps of the famous Medici? You can at the Uffizi Gallery. It was originally the family's office building and they adorned the walls with their priceless art collection, attracting millions of visitors to this day. In this guide, we'll explain how to visit the Uffizi Gallery from getting tickets to skipping the long line, guided tours, and more! Pro Tip: Planning … [Read more...] about How To Visit the Uffizi Gallery: Tickets, Hours, Tours, and More
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Why the Birth of Venus Makes the Uffizi Gallery Worth Every Penny
I moved to Italy in 2008 prepared to live there for about a year. I visited Florence in May of 2009 as a “tourist” and went to the Uffizi Gallery. I stood in front of Sandro Botticelli's Birth of Venice, knowing very little about the painting, and I understood then and there that I would spend more than a year in Italy. Eleven years later I own a tour company that has … [Read more...] about Why the Birth of Venus Makes the Uffizi Gallery Worth Every Penny
The 9 Best Restaurants near the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
Near the Uffizi and looking for a bit to eat but unsure if you're standing in front of an authentic Trattoria or a tourist trap? If that's the case, this list was created by locals from Florence and features the best places to eat within a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery. Pro Tip: Planning your visit to the Uffizi in Florence? Bookmark this post in your browser so you can easily find … [Read more...] about The 9 Best Restaurants near the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
Guide to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
Located in the very heart of Florence, Piazza della Signoria, aka Palazzo Vecchio, is something you absolutely have to see if you are planning to visit this Italian city. Its architecture and style represent a perfect manifesto from the 13th century and its beauty has always remained the same. Let’s take a closer look to Palazzo Vecchio's history and present to know this astonishing landmark a bit … [Read more...] about Guide to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
