In just a walk through the streets, you will see old water fountains or may cross over the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge.
Florence, is home to some of the world's most recognizable Renaissance art and architecture. You can also see Brunelleschi's famous dome on the Duomo Basilica and the Florence Cathedral.
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| Duomo basilica |
The Uffizi Gallery occupies the first and second floors of the famous large office ('uffizzi' in Italian) building built between 1560 and 1580 from Giorgio Vasari's design. It is one of the most famous museums in the world, well known for its extraordinary collections of ancient sculptures and paintings (from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance).
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| Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" |
The Uffizi Gallery houses some of the world's most favorite paintings, including "Birth of Venus" and "Primavera" by Botticelli. The collection contains some of the most famous masterpieces of all time, including works from Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, as well as the panorama of statues and busts from antiquity collected by the Medici family.
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| Michelangelo’s "David" |
In the town square, you will see the Palazzo Vecchio surrounded by beautifully sculpted statues, including a replica of Michalengo's David.
The Galleria D'Art Moderna, or 'Modern Art Gallery', is a must-see and is located on the second floor of the Pitti Palace. These elegant rooms were inhabited by the Lorraine grand dukes and were decorated with Italian paintings and sculptures dating from the late 18th century to World War I, including the neo-classical and romantic periods.
Walking Maps
Florence maps for walking around the city.
