About Uffizi
The Uffizi houses the world's greatest collection of Renaissance art - Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio. Built by the Medici family, this U-shaped palace contains masterpieces that defined Western art.
⏰ Hours
- Tue-Sun: 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM
- Closed: Mondays, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25
- Best: First slot 8:15 AM or after 4 PM
💰 Costs
- Ticket: €20 (€25 with temporary exhibits)
- Guided: €60-90 with art historian
- Private: €250-400 for up to 6
✨ Masterpieces
- 🎨 Birth of Venus: Botticelli's iconic goddess
- 🌸 Primavera: Botticelli's spring allegory
- 🖼️ Annunciation: Leonardo da Vinci
- 👼 Doni Tondo: Michelangelo's only panel painting
📝 Tips
- Book 1-2 months ahead on uffizi.it
- 2-3 hours minimum to see highlights
- Corridor views: Ponte Vecchio from museum windows