Uffizi Gallery, Art museum in Italy
The Uffizi Gallery, located in Florence, is one of the world's most famous art museums.
Built in 1560 by Giorgio Vasari, it was later extended by Bernardo Buontalenti and Alfonso Parigi.
The gallery hosts a vast collection of priceless works, especially from the period of the Italian Renaissance.
Visitors can explore numerous rooms filled with sculptures, artwork and have a spectacular view over the city of Florence from the terrace.
It was originally designed as offices ('uffizi' in Italian) for the Florentine magistrates.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1560
Founder: Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany
Architects: Giorgio Vasari, Bernardo Buontalenti, Alfonso Parigi
Official opening: 1581
Elevation above the sea: 56 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, I-50122 Firenze 50122
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08:15-18:30; Monday off; January 1 off; December 25 off
Phone: +39055294883
Email: infouffizi@beniculturali.it
Website: uffizi.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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