Gallery, Statue
The Galleria dell'Accademia is one of Florence's most important museums. It boasts a very valuable collection of sculpture, as well as extensive collections of paintings and pictures, especially from the Renaissance and Gothic periods. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Florence" https://booking.com/city/it/florence.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-florencie-galleriaaccademia] By far the most admired exhibit in the gallery is the sculpture of David by…
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Gallery
One of the most important galleries in the world is located in the city's central square, Piazza della Signoria. The building was built by the Medici family in the 16th century as their office building, hence the name "uffizi", which translates as offices. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Florence" https://booking.com/city/it/florence.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-florencie-uffizi] A year after its completion, the building also began to function as…
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Palace, Museum, Garden, Gallery
On the south bank of the Arno River is the magnificent Pitti Palace, rebuilt in its original form by Cosimo I of the Medici family. Today, the palace is home to 4 museums where you can admire Renaissance and Baroque paintings, a silver collection, royal apartments and modern art. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Florence" https://booking.com/city/it/florence.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-florencie-pitti] The following museums can be found in the…
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Museum
The museum of Dante Alighieri, the writing genius who wrote The Divine Comedy and laid the foundations of modern Italian, should not be missed during a stay in the city. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Florence" https://booking.com/city/it/florence.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-florencie-casadante] This is the house where Dante is said to have been born. Today, the house serves as a museum that depicts his life and work. Inside the museum, you'll…
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