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The Uffizi is one of the world's greatest art galleries, with a
collection of Renaissance paintings that includes the works of
Giotto, Masaccio, Paolo Ucello, Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da
Vinci,...
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Michelangelo's
stands self-assured above the crowds that flock to
admire him at the Accademia Gallery. In the hallway leading up to
the famous sculpture are further examples of Michelangelo's...
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Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo or Cathedral of Florence, is
set in the heart of the city and perches above the metropolis like
an emperor before his subjects. Its most distinctive feature is...
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This Gothic Palazzo shelters a treasured national collection of
Renaissance sculpture. Before its renovation to become Italy's
first national museum, the building, constructed in 1255,
functioned...
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Santa Croce, a magnificent Gothic church built in 1294, contains
the tombs of many celebrated Florentines such as Michelangelo,
Galileo, Ghiberti and Machiavelli. The Gothic interior is graced...
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The Ponte Vecchio's status as the oldest bridge in Florence
saved it from destruction during the Nazi retreat from Italy in
1944. They defied orders to blow up the stately bridge straddling
the...
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Originally owned by the wealthy banker Luca Pitti, the Palazzo
later became the property of the Medici family. It is a grand
structure that now boasts no less than seven museums. Amongst these
are...
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The Gallerie dell'Academia houses one of Europe's finest art
collections. Its display follows the progression of Venetian art
from the 14th to 18th centuries. Notable works in the gallery
include...
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