Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery is a notable art museum in the Historic Centre of Florence, Tuscany, Italy, near to the Piazza della Signoria. It is one of the most significant and frequented museums in Italy, as well as one of the largest and best renowned in the world, and it has a magnificent collection of works, notably from the Italian Renaissance period.

After the governing House of Medici died out, its art collections were donated to the city of Florence through the famous Patto di famiglia, which was negotiated by Anna Maria Luisa, the last Medici heiress. One of the first modern museums was the Uffizi. The gallery has been available to visitors on request since the sixteenth century, and it was officially opened to the public in 1765, before becoming a museum in 1865. Because of its huge collection, some of the Uffizi's works have in the past been transferred to other museums in Florence—for example, some famous statues to the Bargello.

By late 2016, the New Uffizi significant remodeling project has boosted viewing capacity to 101 rooms by extending into premises previously utilized by the Florence State Archive. Remote viewing of works from the Uffizi gallery collection is now available on Google Arts and Culture. Following a restoration that includes the installation of 14 new rooms and the presentation of an extra 129 artworks, the museum reopened in May 2021, with the museum seeking to give more voice to historically overlooked groups such as women and people of color.

The Uffizi Gallery is a must-see for anybody interested in the Italian Renaissance, as well as for those looking to view some of the world's most recognizable artworks. The museum is simple to see and compact, making it an excellent choice for visitors with limited time in Florence.

Location: Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Website: https://www.uffizi.it/en/the-uffizi