# GALLERIA DEGLI UFFIZI 8 
This world-class museum hosts the greatest collection of Italian paintings in the world. It was built in Late Renaissance style by Giorgio Vasari circa 1560.
Highlights include masterpieces by Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Caravaggio.
This is our selection of the ten best paintings of the Uffizi Gallery:
1) Birth of Venus, Sandro Botticelli (c. 1484–86) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 2) The Head of Medusa, Caravaggio (1597–1598) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 3) La Primavera, Sandro Botticelli (c. 1484–86) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 4) Venus of Urbino, Titian (1538) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 5) Portinari Altarpiece (Adoration of the Shepherds), Hugo van der Goes (1476–1478) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 6) Bachus, Caravaggio (1595–1597) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 7) The Annunciation, Leonardo Da Vinci (circa 1472) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 8) Doni Tondo (The Holy Family with the Young St. John the Baptist), Michelangelo (1506–1506) 9) Madonna with the Child and two Angels, Filippo Lippi (1460–1465) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 10) Cestello Annunciation, Sandro Botticelli (1489–1490) by Wikimedia / Public Domain
Art Museum 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982, Gallery Space: 8,000 m2 / 86,000 ft2 | Galleries: 45 | Artworks on Display: ca. 1,700 | Established: 1581 | Visitors [2017]: 2,235,355
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# HISTORIC CENTER 8
Acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1982, the compact historic center of Florence is packed with stunning palaces, churches, and monuments at every turn.
Historic Area 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982
# PONTE VECCHIO 7 
Constructed in 1345, the famous pedestrian Ponte Vecchio is the only Florentine bridge spared by Germans during their retreat in 1944. It is one of the only bridges in the world still featuring overhanging shops, which were once common.
Vasari's Corridor, a walkway constructed in 1565, runs over the houses of the Ponte Vecchio connecting the Uffizi to the old Medici palace.
Bridge 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982
# Galleria dell'Accademia 7
The second most visited art museum in Italy after the Uffizi is home to the world's most famous statue, Michelangelo's 4.8-m-tall "David".
Furthermore, this small museum features various other sculptures (including the unfinished “Slaves” by Michelangelo).
Art Museum (Sculptures) Gallery Space: ca. 1,000 m2 [10,763 ft2] | Galleries: 15 | Artworks on Display: ca. 500 | Established: 1784 | Visitors [2017]: 1,623,677
by Jörg Bittner Unna / CC BY-SA 3.0
# PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA 7
An impressive collection of statues embellishes Florence’s popular pedestrian main square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio that now serves as the City Hall.
Marvel at Cellini's famous bronze Perseus holding the severed head of Medusa or a copy of Michelangelo's David.
Square 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982
# CAMPANILE (Tower of the Duomo) 7
Designed by the famous Giotto this slender bell tower of the cathedral was completed in 1359.
After climbing the 414 steps to the top of the tower you are rewarded with wonderful views of Florence as well as the cathedral's dome.
Historic Tower 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982 | Total Height: 84 m | Built: 1359
# PALAZZO VECCHIO 7
Built at the start of the 14th century, this iconic fortress-like palace is today Florence’s town hall.
Unmissable highlights include the “Salone dei Cinquecento” (Hall of the five hundred) with its marvelous paintings on the walls and ceiling as well as the fabulous views from the top of the iconic 94 m-high bell tower.
Art Museum and Palace 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982
by Guillaume Piolle / CC BY-SA 3.0
# PALAZZO DEL PODESTÀ AND BARGELLO NATIONAL MUSEUM 7
Housed inside a Gothic palazzo, the Bargello National Museum is home to a fabulous collection of Renaissance sculptures. Marvel at famous masterpieces in marble or bronze by Michelangelo, Donatello, Giambologna, and Cellini.
This is our selection of the seven best sculptures of the Bargello National Museum:
1) David, Donatello (1440)
by Patrick A. Rodgers / CC BY-SA 2.0
2) Bacchus, Michelangelo (1496–1497)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
3) Tondo Pitti, Michelangelo (c. 1503-1505)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
4) Mercure, Giambologna (1563)
by Rufus46 / CC BY-SA 3.0
5) David, Andrea del Verrocchio (1466–c. 1469)
by Rufus46 / CC BY-SA 3.0
6) The Fisher Boy, Vincenzo Gemito (1874-1876)
7) Brutus, Michelangelo (1539)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
Art Museum (Sculptures) 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982, Gallery Space: ca. 2,000 m2 [21,527 ft2] | Galleries: 18 | Artworks on Display: ca. 1,000 | Established: 1865 | Visitors [2015]: 238,713
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# Palazzo Pitti 7
Commissioned in the 15th century by the banker Luca Pitti, this immense Renaissance palace became the main residence of the Florentine rulers in the 16th century and now houses six different museums in its lavishly decorated rooms.
The most impressive of the Pitti's galleries, the Galleria Palatina 7, displays over five hundred paintings from the private Medici collection. Other Museums in the Palazzo Pitti include the Royal Apartments 5, the Silver Museum 5, the Gallery of Modern Art with 18th to early 20th-century art 4.5, the interesting Porcelain Museum 4.5, the Costume Gallery 4, and the Carriages Museum 4.
This is our selection of the ten best paintings of the Palazzo Pitti:
1) Ezekiel's Vision, Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) (1518) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 2) Three Ages of Man, Giorgione (1500-1510) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 3) Judith and her Maidservant, Artemisia Gentileschi (1619) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 4) Madonna della Seggiola (Madonna of the Chair), Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) (1514-1515) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 5) Portrait of Agnolo Doni, Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) (1506-1507) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 6) Virgin with the Child and Scenes from the Life of St Anne, Fra Filippo Lippi (c. 1452) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 7) The Four Philosophers, Peter Paul Rubens (1611) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 8) Orpheus in the Underworld, Jan Brueghel the Elder (1594) 9) Mary Magdalene, Titian (1533) by Wikimedia / Public Domain 10) Woman with a veil, Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) (1516) by Wikimedia / Public Domain
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Palace and Art Museum Gallery Space (Palazzo Pitti): 32,000 m2 / 344,445 ft2 | Galleries (Palatine Gallery): 28 | Artworks on Display (Palatine Gallery): ca. 500 | Established: 1833 | Visitors [2016]: 400.626
#11 | BATTISTERO (Baptistery) 6
The Battistero di San Giovanni in Florence, an 11th-century octagonal building located in the Piazza del Duomo.
It is famed for its bronze doors, biblical mosaics, and role as the city's initial cathedral.
Octagonal Building 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982 (Part of: "Historic Centre of Florence")
by Photo2023 / CC BY-SA 4.0
#12 | Piazzale Michelangelo 6
The Battistero di San Giovanni in Florence, an 11th-century octagonal building located in the Piazza del Duomo.
It is famed for its bronze doors, biblical mosaics, and role as the city's initial cathedral.
Square with a View 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1982 (Part of: "Historic Centre of Florence")
by Simon.zfn, Niabot (modification) / CC BY-SA 3.0
#13 | Duomo Museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo) 6
The Duomo Museum in Florence showcases significant artworks and artifacts related to the Florence Cathedral, featuring masterpieces by renowned artists and historical exhibits on the cathedral's construction.
The museum's centerpiece is the reconstructed façade of the original cathedral, dismantled in the 16th century.
by Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0
#14 | Brancacci Chapel 6
The Brancacci Chapel in Florence, adorned with renowned frescoes by Masaccio and Masolino, is a key site for early Renaissance art, featuring pioneering techniques in perspective and human anatomy.
The chapel is located in the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, Italy.
by Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0
#15 | Medici Chapels 6
The Medici Chapels, located in Florence's Basilica of San Lorenzo, showcase the grandeur and artistic patronage of the Medici family through structures designed by Michelangelo and in the Baroque style.
The Medici Chapels in Florence, Italy, consist of two main structures: the New Sacristy and the Chapel of the Princes.
by Xosema / CC BY-SA 4.0
#16 | Vasari Corridor 6
The Vasari Corridor, built in 1565 by Giorgio Vasari for Duke Cosimo I de' Medici, is an elevated walkway in Florence connecting the Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, and it features an impressive art collection.
The corridor runs for about one kilometer, providing stunning views of Florence. Access to the Vasari Corridor is restricted and can only be visited with a guide.
by Jordiferrer / CC BY-SA 4.0
#17 | Basilica di San Lorenzo 6
The Basilica di San Lorenzo is among the oldest churches in Florence, tracing its origins back to the Roman Empire.
Its interior houses a treasure trove of artistic masterpieces, including sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo. The Medici Chapels, an integral part of the basilica complex, stand as a solemn memorial to the influential Medici family.
by Chabe01 / CC BY-SA 4.0
#18 | Piazza di Santa Croce 5 
Piazza di Santa Croce in Florence is a historic square featuring the iconic Basilica di Santa Croce, surrounded by architectural splendor, cultural attractions, and bustling activity, making it a quintessential part of the city's allure.
Dominated by the majestic Basilica di Santa Croce, the square is a hub of artistic and religious heritage, housing the remains of illustrious figures like Michelangelo and Galileo.
by Chabe01 / CC BY-SA 4.0
#19 | Church of Santa Maria Novella 5
Completed in 1470, the striking zebra-striped exterior of the Church of Santa Maria Novella stands out as one of Florence's most remarkable facades.
Inside, Masaccio's Holy Trinity (1427) mesmerizes viewers with its remarkable use of perspective, showcasing the pinnacle of Renaissance artistry. The artistic splendor continues indoors with a collection of masterpieces by renowned artists such as Masaccio, Giotto, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Lippi, and Paolo Uccello.
by Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0
#20 | Museo Nazionale di San Marco 5
The Museo Nazionale di San Marco in Florence, housed in a former convent, is renowned for its Fra Angelico frescoes, Michelozzo-designed library, and Ghirlandaio's Last Supper.
by Prof. Mortel / CC BY-SA 2.0
#21 | Basilica San Miniato al Monte 5
The Museo Nazionale di San Marco in Florence, housed in a former convent, is renowned for its Fra Angelico frescoes, Michelozzo-designed library, and Ghirlandaio's Last Supper.
by Kucharek / CC BY-SA 2.0
SIENA 7
Siena, a Tuscan city, is renowned for its medieval architecture, the Palio horse race, the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, and the stunning Gothic Cathedral.
The Siena Cathedral, with its striking black-and-white striped marble facade, is a prime example of Gothic architecture.
City 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1995 | Distance from Florence: 51 km
by Massimo Catarinella / CC BY-SA 3.0
PISA 7
Pisa is a historic Tuscan city renowned for its Leaning Tower, strategic Arno River location, and the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli (Piazza del Duomo), which features significant medieval structures.
The architectural ensemble of Piazza dei Miracoli is considered one of the finest in Italy, representing medieval European art. The square includes the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Baptistery, and the Camposanto Monumentale.
City 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1987 (Piazza del Duomo) | Distance from Florence: 69 km
by Arne Müseler / CC BY-SA 3.0
SAN GIMIGNANO 6 
San Gimignano is a small medieval hill town in Tuscany, Italy, renowned for its preserved tower houses.
Known as the "Town of Fine Towers," it boasts 14 towers that provide a striking skyline.
Small Town 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1990 | Distance from Florence: 38 km
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