We came here on a free day and it actually was not super crowded. They have one of these free days every month. You have to get a ticket from one of the machines out front. You can get a ticket the day of only and it has a time on it to enter. They are strict about this so plan accordingly. There was quite a bit of selection available throughout the day and we weren't the first ones at the machines. If you have kids, I would recommend the book they sell as you are walking in. It makes the museum a scavenger hunt and I learned quite a bit myself from it. Some of the art pieces had been moved so did not correspond with the book, but otherwise it was a solid investment. They did a good job of mixing the paintings and sculptures so you did not get bored or were looking at the same type of thing back to back. We were there about 90 minutes. read more

Absolutely amazing. Be ready to spend hours here. The amount of beautiful art is unbelievable. Mostly paintings and sculptures. read more

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Simply put, don't miss it. There are over 100 rooms for you to tour, and we did about 9. If I lived in Florence I'd be trying to figure out how to get a year round pass, as I think it would take me that long to see all there is to see in this wonderful place. Next time I'm in Florence, I'm heading here. read more

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If your after Italian Renaissance art you have come to the right place! This is an enormous collection of great are from that time period. Wear your best walking shoes because your going to need them! We spent 4 hours here today and I felt like we ran through the place! It's that big! We bought early entry tickets and it was well worth it. Better yet, talk a tour! Come early, stay long..... read more

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We had a long discussion whether we liked the Gallerie degli Uffizi or the Palazzo Pitti more. The artwork in the former is (significantly) better, the artwork on the ceilings in the latter. We prefer the opulent rooms over the paintings, especially since most paintings have a recurring theme (religious). So, best to focus on the couple of exceptional paintings we enjoyed: Tondo Doni by Michelangelo, Medusa by Caravaggio and the Seven Virtues by Botticelli and Piero del Pollaiuolo. The question is, of course, whether these are enough to queue up in the heat and trek through what is a very large museum. read more

Get tickets online in advance and pay for the reserved entry time. The Uffizi is the most impressive art museum in Italy. Like the Louvre in Paris, it takes a solid 3-4 hours to really experience the bulk of the collection. I think you could honestly spend more time, but it would just be exhausting at that point. The main downside to the Uffizi is getting in. There's almost always a long wait outside. To skip the line, make sure you purchase tickets far in advance and pay the small extra fee for the timed entry reservation. Otherwise, you could be standing outside for hours. read more

"Although psychologists have long debated whether Stendhal's syndrome exists, the apparent effects on some individuals are severe enough to warrant medical attention. The staff at Florence's Santa Maria Nuova hospital are accustomed to tourists suffering from dizzy spells or disorientation after viewing the statue of David, the artworks of the Uffizi Gallery, and other historic relics of the Tuscan city." Worth every steep staircase climbed to see The Birth of Venus and Bacchus in person. read more

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Excellent gallery! Highly recommend and a must-do for your time in Florence. Reserve tix online ahead of time if you can. There's a great Rick Steves audio tour, which I found very helpful. They have some very famous works of art here, like "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus". There's also a rooftop cafe at the end, which is a nice place to relax after strolling around for hours. read more

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Must-see in Florence for art aficionados. The Rick Steves free audio guide provided a great description during our walk-through. Lots of folks taking selfies in front of the artworks; most were considerate of others. Definitely recommend buying tickets in advance. It was a such a relief to avoid the long line, and just walk in. read more

One of the best collections in the world, and a must for Italian Renaissance lovers and novice alike. They have many Madonna's and Child, but I revel in the Botticelli's, Michelangelo's, Raphael's, da Vinci's, and Donatello's. They also have a collection of ancient statues and busts from the Medici family. You can easily spend 2-3 hours, if not more. Recommended: a fastpass, or a tour that includes front of line. If not, be prepared to wait 1-3 hours to get in. read more

It has one of the best collection of Renaissance arts in Europe. We got our ticket directly through the museum website http://bassilichi.it or info_firenzemusei@bassilichi.it for 24€ per person. We picked the first entrance at 8:15 AM which was totally worth it. There were not many people and we could take time to enjoy the artworks before all the tours showed up. Once we got to the museum, we picked up the ticket at the ticket office across from the museum. Then, we waited to get in at the separate line than the regular line for less than 5 minutes. We went through the security check for just a few minutes. We also rent the audio tour from the museum for 10€. They will keep your ID or passport which you will get them back when you return the audio equipment. The audio tour from the museum is great with very clear sounds and excellent information. There is a cafeteria inside of the museum with the view of Brunellesci's dome. You can also get a great view of Ponte Vecchio from Uffizi museum. Tips: - get the first entree of the day, 8:15 AM to avoid the crowd - take the audio tour from the museum. Make sure to bring some ID in order to rent the audio tour. They will keep your ID until you return the equipment. - wear comfy shoes. The museum is pretty big so you will need to do a lot of walking. - their gift shop has a lot of great gifts for reasonable price. - great view of Ponte Vecchio and Brunelleschi's dome. read more

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If you are into art and are in Florence Italy then you must go to the Uffizi. Take your time as you start on the third floor and weave your way through the amazing paintings and sculptures. There are descriptions in both Italian and English which was helpful. Stop at the cafeteria for a quick break trying their marvelous pastries and coffee or tea. The view is spectacular from there as well. Expect to spend at least three hours to get the full experience. Also, pre-buy your tickets online ahead of time. The lines for tickets can be very long otherwise. We waited two minutes once we picked up our reserved tickets. read more

The Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi museum) should not be missed if you visit Florence because it is one of Italy's greatest art galleries. The Galleria degli Uffizi is located right next to Piazza della Signoria which includes the castle like looking Palazzo Vecchio. It is also very close to the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River. I visited this spectacular museum filled with masterpieces on October 20, 2011 while staying in Florence for a couple days. My friend and I had a guided tour of the Galleria dell' Accademia with "David" the day before on the 19th, but nothing was on the Insight Tour agenda for the Uffizi, our last day in Florence. I am so glad we booked tickets in advance and had the opportunity to go even though we missed out on an excursion to San Gimignano. MAIN WEBSITE FOR THE UFFIZI: http://www.uffizi.org ADVANCE TICKETS OR GUIDED TOURS: http://www.florence-tickets.com/uffizi-gallery-florence.html We arrived early in the morning, at least an hour before our scheduled entrance time, and just walked around the huge U shaped building, soaking up how gorgeous the building and the surrounding area were. It was built in 1560 and wasn't intended as a museum back then. The first Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo I de' Medici, had it built to house offices. Uffizi is the Italian word for offices. The Uffizi is spectacular in that it is right on the Arno River, next to the Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio, so some of the views are so gorgeous it is hard to put it into words. Visitors are not allowed to take photographs of the works of art, but I took some of the building from outside and snapped a couple of the view from inside. It was right before the rain and the bright blue sky was full of fluffy white clouds. The river was so still you could see the reflection of the surrounding buildings and flowers in the water. If I could paint, that would be on the top of my list. We started our own self-guided tour around 10:00 a.m. after purchasing "The Uffizi, The Official Guide", in English when we were entering. I'd highly recommend purchasing this guide if you are not going on a guided tour. There are 42 plus rooms containing numerous paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and tapestries. The paintings are hung in rooms in chronological order to reveal the development of Florentine art from Byzantine to High Renaissance. My favorite parts of the museum were the following: Rooms10-14 for Botticelli - I sat on one of the benches for the longest time just staring at "Primavera" by Sandro Botticelli. His "Birth of Venus" is probably more well known with Venus rising from the sea from a huge shell which was also there. Room 15 for Leonard Da Vinci - My favorite of that room was "Annunciation" with the Virgin and the angel in the forefront and the beautiful Tuscan scenery, lake with boats and bare rocky mountains in the background. I ended up purchasing a print of this in the Gift Store before I left since it was probably my favorite of the day. There were many rooms filled with many notable works of art from the 12th century up to the 16th century. If you want to book a guided tour go to that second website listed above. Also, check out my photos of the building and surrounding area. read more

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A great stop in Florence! We didn't buy tickets beforehand and had no problem getting in around 1100. The gallery is huge, loads of art by famous Italian artists from Da Vinci to Michaelangelo to Bernini. A definite must stop on the Italian art tour. read more

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Downstairs is one of the coolest urinals on Planet Earth! You pee onto a marble wall, and above is a contineous, slow steady waterfall to flush it down. See the photo! :D read more

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One of the many things I wanted to see when in Florence. I highly suggest buying tickets online (like everything touristy) to save time. There is one way in and one way out of the museum. You start at the top and work you way to the bottom floor. The famous must sees here are "Birth of Venus" and "Adam and Eve". There are many sculptures to see as well. Even the long hallways are so picturesque. If you can try coming just before sunset and you can see the beautiful Florencia sunset over Ponte Vecchio. read more

Great curation of art and a must see if in Florence. Somehow we missed Birth of Venus by Botticelli !? This is one of their top 10 pieces to see here and I'm surprised we missed the crowd. However, Medusa by Caravaggio made up for it. It's one of the finale pieces and truly epic for its size. read more

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The museum exhibits themselves were quite fascinating, but I felt the logistics of the Uffizi really detracted from the experience. Getting in is pretty rough. I did the online reservation with set time. Apparently, that's only a suggestion as when you show up to window 3 to get your tickets, they'll give you another, later time if they so choose. If you opt to just stand in line for a few hours, make sure you do it early or else you might not get in. In general, just a lack of signage indicating what to do or where to stand. If you ask the staff, you'll get three different answers from three different people, that kind of thing. Inside the museum, I'm going with the lack of organization side. I would consider the room names to be misnomers. Since everything is basically the Renaissance, I can understand if things can't be broken down by time period, but still, I didn't grasp the layout concept here, and from reading these other reviews, it seems like others didn't either. For the individual labels of each piece, some had an explanation of what the popular interpretation of the work might be, while most of labels explained how the Uffizi came to be in possession of the piece instead, which I find far less interesting. I understand also that it's an old building, but there are some ventilation issues here and when it gets crowded, it starts to smell. If there's ever a museum that ruins its own art, this is fairly close. read more

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TIP. Repeat BEEEEG TIP. Get there early, skip breakfast and have it after. We arrived as the doors opened, with our important FirenzeCard, walked through security in a matter of minutes and then were able to wander around without being jostled by the crowds. Things are different if you arrive later. So much to see and digest. Beautiful artwork and sculptures all laid out very simply yet so easy to appreciate. Unfortunately, we have been to some galleries worldwide where art 'seems' to be crammed in. Not the Uffizi, but I suppose they have the space. Not only is there the art on the walls, you have to be in awe of the ceiling work. Of course, the crème of the visit was Sandro Botticellis 'Birth of Venus'. Again, because we arrived early, the crowds of tourists hadn't reached this point yet. We managed to get up close and really take it in. read more

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I was in Florence for one day, a rainy day, so an expansive museum was perfect. I purchased tickets early and picked them up at the ticket office. It was a little confusing, but two different people directed me where to go. I am no art history buff, but it was amazing to see such an immense collection of many mediums. And many of the pieces are from the Medici Family, which materialized readings about the family's great wealth. I did not get audio guides, and felt there was ample information about the works. Plus the ticket fee was 20€ so I did not feel great obligation to stay when I was mentally exhausted after several hours. There is also a cafe and balcony where you can sit and have a meal or get sandwiches to eat in the permitted area. Beautiful architecture, masterful works, quite the experience. read more

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So the sculptures display of the emperors and philosophers and other renowned men of the great Italian empire is pretty impressive. I'm not into religious art so I skipped all that and only focused on the stuff I like. Architecturally, this museum is pretty impressive considering the building's history through the centuries. Indeed, The price I paid for the combo tickets is well worth the cost. read more

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Of course there is amazing Medieval and Renaissance art here But- we found this to not be a pleasant experience at all (unlike past years). Even though it was the end of January, the place was packed with Chinese tour groups ( in the midst of the corona virus crisis!). We did our best to stay one step ahead of the groups as they would come by and envelope us, but it was near impossible. I had unfortunately left my face mask at the hotel- never thinking i would need it at the Uffizi, of all places! Even the Uffizi ticket takers were wearing masks! Now I know never to visit Florence, or other parts of Italy, during Chinese Lunar New Year vacation. Next year, the New Year begins on February 12th, be forewarned. read more

Apparently this is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, museum in Florence. I kept hearing "must see, must see!" about this museum. So, since we were in Florence, we stopped by the Uffizi and the Accademia. Let me explain why I gave it one star. Simply put, I am NOT a history, and certainly not art history, person. I can't tell you one thing about Michaelangelo, or any other artist or sculptor from around that time. In fact, I can only name Michaelangelo. So all in all, this museum was a HUGE disappointment and a complete waste of time and money which was a shame. We walked down every corridor of the 3-floor museum quickly because we did not know what anything was, nor did we care, so we didn't use an audio guide or anything. We were in an out of the museum in half an hour. I really wish I could have got my money back. But, you would love this museum if you care at all about art history and would like to see old art and sculptures. read more

We arrived on a Sunday with zero inkling that Sunday's apparently all public museums are free! So we managed to get in and enjoy the exhibition! Saw the Madonna with the two angels. Such a masterful piece. So serene and beautiful! The birth of Venus too! What I liked about this exhibition was that there are pieces for the visually disabled or blind people, so that they can touch and feel the sculptures, which I thought was a very nice touch! read more

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Beautiful museum. Renaissance galore, too many awesome pieces to list. I came on a rainy off season afternoon and had zero line.

If you are in Florence and you only have time and the patient to go to ONE museum... I would suggest visiting Uffizi. Uffizi is one of the oldest and famous museums in the Western World with such an unbelievable collections of all the Italian Renaissance Masters. You might have saw the works numerous times on TV, Internet or photos, but seeing the actual work of arts "live" is totalling a different experience. Even if you are not artsy or has zero interest, the building itself is interesting as there are fresco paintings on the ceiling and the walls that give you a glimpse of the Medici past. Go first thing in the morning to beat the lines... or come during off season and I found that it is just a more relaxing experience! read more

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Prepare yourself for the museum adventure of a lifetime because it truly does feel like a lifetime for how long it takes to walk through every gallery and exhibit. Do not come malnourished or tired because you WILL regret it. Aside from that, there are many pieces that people travel from all over the world to see - Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Botticelli, the list goes on and on! Feast your artistic soul as you take in all these masterpieces. You can test your luck when it comes to tickets, but I feel like it's just easier to save the hassle and possible wait time by just reserving your tickets online and then show up at your selected time - muuuuch easier. Give yourself plenty of time to walk through the museum. For an art noob like me who just wants to enjoy a fair and moderate amount, 2-3 hours was enough. Any longer than that, I think I would just be too overwhelmed. read more

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We added this museum on at the last minute and I'm glad we did. Not only are you able to see some great works of art but you also can learn about the architecture of the surrounding area and according to our guide this is where the term gallery started. I recommend doing the tour, it's more money but otherwise you won't know a lot of the surrounding information. read more

If you love galleries this the place to see. I am not a gallery fan but i enjoyed this place because of the art pieces and the artist who made them. Although, it can be very overwhelming because there is lots to see with lots of people with very little time. So many marvelous pieces that was made by Da Vinci, Boticelli, and Michelangelo to name a few. Spend at least half a day here if you would like to see everything. read more

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Us of course but I have a suggestion maybe not soo many people At a time please do not go if you have a cold it would be a shame to share that with all the beautiful things you see, amazing wonderful and spectacular but crowds to the point you want to scream, love the art you will too read more

This was an awful experience. There queue mgmt is abysmal. It at least 10 degrees warmer inside than out. Stairs to exhibits are a joke. Would not ever come back. read more

Know that you'll be here for a good amount of time. To cut down on some of it, my friends and I opted for the group tour. It still took a couple hours to get through the entire museum. But what was great about it all, was that our guide brought us right to the important stuff. My friend who is an art history geek loved every minute of it. The gift shop had pretty cool souvenirs to take home. By the time we were done, our appetites were on blast. We found a quaint restaurant nearby that (per usual) had us moaning with delight at every bite! read more

Man, this is a hard one to gauge. The art? Incredible. Literally everything else? Dumpster fire. Let's begin with the crowds. I tried to order my ticket a week in advance, but the only ones they had were for time slots just before closing. No dice. So I went to the building next to the Uffizi and waited more than an hour to buy my Firenze Card for €72. (The line was more than 100 people deep and there was just one person selling them. Dear Florence, install vending machines. It's not that complicated.) Firenze Card in hand, I stood in the "reserved" line outside the Uffizi. After at least another 30 minutes, I was in. Then you climb an absurd number of stairs to get to the top. By this point, you're angry and tired and sweating, but at least you get to see the art... ...except tour groups of at least 50 people are blocking every masterpiece. Literally everyone is taking the exact same picture on their phones. And these giant mobs plant themselves in front of the paintings for obscene amounts of time. There are precious few places to sit (mostly in the hallways), so you're just standing there, waiting for the crowd to disperse. Eventually, it does, replaced by another staggering wall of tourists. The Birth of Venus was the real standout for me, though I also very much enjoyed The Battle of San Romano, Judith Slaying Holofernes, and The Judgement Of Solomon. Some paintings had very harsh lighting, so it was nigh impossible to get a good photo. Signage is sparse, so it might be to your benefit to do some research on things beforehand or give yourself over to one of those undulating tour groups. This building is not nearly equipped to handle the number of people pouring through it. I don't know the solution, but it's a pretty miserable experience to be there. Of the other European museums I've attended, I vastly preferred the British Museum, the Prado, and the Reina Sofia. The Uffizi is a slightly less congested Vatican Museum - both incredible showcases of art strewn in a horrible layout with inadequate signage, teeming with hostile crowds. Be sure to visit the bathrooms after you exit through the gift shop. The stairs leading down take you past what I'm guessing was the building's original foundation. It's pretty cool. read more

Very nice collection of medieval and renaissance art, the most famous pieces in the collection are Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera. A word of caution, if you are not into religious iconography (the subject of most of these periods of art) you probably will not enjoy the collection even though most of the pieces are extraordinary. There is also an insane number of statues to see, and the lay out of the galleries and building itself is very interesting. There is a great view from the terrace on the roof (by the café) of the Palazzo Vecchio and the dome of the Duomo. I would recommend buying tickets in advance online, there were lines at the ticket office even in January when I visited. read more

When I travel, I love to getting the chance to visit art museums and appreciate the works of arts from times past. Sometimes its just better to view the art via a photo and not in person. Highlights/Tips: + Visiting this museum is many peoples must do's when visiting Florence, so expect it to be crowed, especially during high season. + Pre-purchase your tickets online if you wish to visit at a specific time. They were very strict about this. **Make sure you pick your tickets up, just prior to your entry time at the separate office across from the lines to get in. *Make sure you enter in the correct door, else you could waste your time. While there are lines, it is more of a cluster at times, because there really are no ropes to enforce the crowd. + You will have to go through security, think airport with medal detectors, so be prepared to empty all of your pockets out once you get in the doors. + Enjoy the walk up the staircase prior to entering. They do have a small lift available for those unable to make the climb. + The works of art are spread across 3 floors that is in a horseshoe shape + They are is not just on the walls. Look up and admire the ceilings when you enter. Stop to enjoy the views of Florence at some of the windows * While there is an enormous collection of work, the variety is rather lacking. If you love religious art, * Be prepared to be bombarded by large groups rushing through the museum, some who seem to have no regards for people not apart of their tour. *Be prepared for people blocking everyone else's view to get a picture of the art or a selfie of them with the art. If you are looking to just stroll through the gallery in a stress free clam environment and enjoy the art, you will be disappointed. read more

If you have a Firenze card, this is free and it cuts the wait time down with a faster line. The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most popular attractions in Florence, and it had the longest line. This museum houses some amazing works, but I think it can be what you make of it. We had an audio guide, which I think was important in helping to better enjoy the visit. I really enjoyed seeing the birth of Venus as well as other artists depictions of Venus. I think one of my favorite works were the personification of the virtues. Seven women, each portraying a different virtue. I found them fascinating and lovely. Go to this museum and get an audio guide or a tour guide. It really helps to teach you more and make you appreciate the past. read more

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Here's my pro tip: Go a couple of hours before they close. Not crowded and you'll see everything. Yeah, come back to really examine the works and fine tune your experience. Such a beautiful place, so you're going to come back anyway. read more

My wife and I love museums and have been to many of them around the world. The Uffizi is definitely one of our favorites. So many incredible works by so many masters including Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael, etc, etc. Room after room of absolutely amazing works of art. Aside from the art, there is also an incredible amount of history here. We toured the gallery with a guide, which I would recommend. We learned so much history we would have otherwise missed touring it on our own. On a side note, be sure to check out the cafe on the roof of the Uffizi. The food and drinks are very good and the views are fantastic. read more

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I hate to be this shallow person who dissuades you from visiting the famous Uffizi Gallery. But, I have to somehow reach the unspoken atheists and non-Christians out there who may not want to experience sensory overload of art depicting the crucifixion of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and her child baby Jesus, heaven and hell, Pietà (Jesus dying in Mary's lap), baby Jesus everywhere, some portraits of aristocratic white people, and more baby Jesus. I wish I had spent my time instead paying homage to scientists who swam against the tide and who were enemies of the Church at the time, such as by visiting the Galileo Museum. Instead, I swiftly marched through the Uffizi Gallery of art that made 14-16th century wealthy patrons feel good about themselves and their prospects of going to Heaven in the afterlife. read more

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Back in the days of the Medici, the ruling Cosimo de' Medici commissioned his favorite architect Giorgio Vasari to create a building that would house the Florentine magistrates, guild officers and other public officials - hence its name "uffizi", the Italian word for offices. It would be linked to Palazzo Vecchio (personal palace of the Medicis) via a corridor, with the ground floor hosting the offices while the top floor housed the family's personal art collection. When the last Medici duchess Anna Maria did not produce an heir, she bequeathed the family's large art collection to the Tuscan state with the condition that the collection could not leave the city. In 1765 the collection was opened to the public, with the Uffizi formally becoming a museum in 1865. Nowadays the gallery is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world - it can sometimes welcome over 10,000 people a day. Knowing the Uffizi's popularity, it is strongly recommended to the point of being unofficially required that you purchase a Firenze Card (€72) or make reservations through the official website (http://www.b-ticket.com/b-ticket/uffizi/), otherwise be prepared to spend time in a very long line. This is to ensure that only 600 people are inside the museum at any given time. There is a €4 fee for booking online, but I will happily pay that knowing that I will skip the line. It also helped that I booked for an early time (close to opening). From arriving in the shorter line for reservation holders to reaching the entrance it took me less than 10 minutes. As a first-time visitor in a museum of this size and splendor in regards to the artwork one can easily get overwhelmed to the point of getting Stendhal Syndrome or its less-severe symptom museum fatigue. I definitely got museum fatigue towards the end but to mitigate it I kept my visit to 2-3 hours max and using an audioguide to help me hone in on the most important pieces (I used Rick Steves' Uffizi audio tour, free). This helped honed in on the most important pieces but the museum is undergoing a massive expansion that would potentially double its size so many of the rooms are being temporarily located. A consequence of this was that I missed taking snapshots of some of more significant pieces such as Titian's Venus of Urbino or Caravaggio's Medusa. I almost missed the Leonardo Da Vinci room until I found it on the ground floor. With that being said the museum is organized into two floors and the art is arranged roughly historically. Starting from the top floor it covers the medieval period on the left side, while the right side contains more Renaissance artwork. If you want a break from paintings there's a sculpture hall outside of the portrait galleries and there are windows that provide stunning views of the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio. A cafe terrace with Duomo views allows the visitor one last opportunity for a break before heading downstairs, where the majority of the museum's collections are stored. It was a challenge to get through this part of the museum as museum fatigue hit me about here. To state the significance of the top sights of the gallery would take more than another iteration of this review to write them fully, so I won't bother with writing descriptions of said pieces in this review. Take a tour, listen to an audio guide or do research of the pieces prior to your trip. A good place to start your research would be here: https://uffizi.visitflorence.com/museum-itineraries/masterpieces-at-the-uffizi/. Despite the vast collection much of it is religious in nature and as a result I didn't personally connect with many of the pieces save for Boticelli's "The Birth of Venus". I prefer Michelangelo's sculptures over his paintings and my favorite Raphael and Titian pieces are located in other museums (School of Athens and Sacred and Profane Love, respectively). While it wasn't my favorite museum in Florence, I still managed to have a good time and be properly educated by seeing the important art pieces in person as I was the gal who never took an art history class and snoozed through a lot of regular history classes. As long as you minimize your line time and have a "plan-of-attack" approach you can minimize museum fatigue and properly enjoy your visit. read more

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