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Galleria degli Uffizi
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Galleria degli Uffizi
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Italy
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Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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About Galleria degli Uffizi
Galleria degli Uffizi means the Uffizi Gallery is an art museum located in Tuscany, Italy. It is located just three minutes' walking distance from the Ponte Vecchio. The museum was established in the year 1581. Its construction was started in 1560 for Cosimo I de Medici. Elike Schmidt is currently serving as the director of the museum. It can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 am to 6:30 pm. It remains closed on Monday.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Galleria degli Uffizi

  • The museum organizes a number of special events throughout the year. It's better to get information about the upcoming events before planning the trip.
  • It owns the largest collection of Renaissance art throughout the world. Its collection includes the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello, and Botticelli.
    It owns the largest collection of Renaissance art throughout the world. Its collection includes the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello
  • The museum receives about 1.9 million visitors in a year and is one of the most visited art museums around the world.
  • It's a good workout while walking through the museum. It has 45 halls each consisting of world-class artwork. None of them are less worthy. So, you must have enough time to admire each and every piece.
  • Don't miss seeing the Vasari Corridor as many of the visitors don't know about this. This corridor is one kilometer long and was made by Vasari in 1565 for the wedding of a Medici heir. It links the gallery to the Pitti Palace. Now it is also a museum and is distinct from the Uffizi gallery.
    Don't miss seeing the Vasari Corridor as many of the visitors don't know about this. This corridor is one kilometer long and was made by Vasari in 156
  • The museum was donated by the Medici family to the Tuscan state in 1743 and has a large collection belonging to this family. They demanded a condition that all the collections remain in Tuscany especially Florence and should not be transferred to another museum.
    The museum was donated by the Medici family to the Tuscan state in 1743 and has a large collection belonging to this family. They demanded a condition
  • As the museum is located close to the Arno River, the area received various floods. Once in 1966, many art pieces were destroyed because of the flood while a number of them were saved due to the efforts of volunteers.
    As the museum is located close to the Arno River, the area received various floods. Once in 1966, many art pieces were destroyed because of the flood
  • The famous painting 'Mona Lisa' was once hung in this museum. In 1911, this painting was stolen from the Louvre Paris museum. The thief tried to sell it but was unsuccessful. The painting was recovered from the thief and temporarily placed in this museum and finally returned to Louvre.
    The famous painting 'Mona Lisa' was once hung in this museum. In 1911, this painting was stolen from the Louvre Paris museum. The thief tried to sell

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