Florence: Museum
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Uffizi
Art museum with Renaissance masterpieces The Uffizi Gallery is a cornerstone of Florentine culture and one of the most prestigious art museums in the world. Nestled in the historic heart of Florence, Italy, this vast museum is celebrated for its outstanding collection of Renaissance masterpieces.
Palazzo Pitti
Renaissance palace with art gallery complex Palazzo Pitti, a grand Renaissance palace, stands as a testament to the rich history and artistic legacy of Florence, Italy. Originally built for the banker Luca Pitti in the 15th century, the palazzo was later acquired by the Medici family, who transformed it into the...
Museo Galileo
History of science in ancient building Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Museo Galileo is a temple to the history of science, paying homage to the city's rich scientific heritage. Situated within the Palazzo Castellani, the museum stands as a testament to the intellectual prowess that flourished...
Palazzo Vecchio
Striking fortified 13th-century palace The Palazzo Vecchio stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Florence, Italy. This imposing fortress-like palace dominates the Piazza della Signoria, serving as one of the city's most significant landmarks.
Bargello
Sculpture museum in 13th-century palace Nestled within the heart of Florence, Italy, the Bargello Museum stands as a formidable testament to Renaissance art and sculpture. Originally constructed in the mid-13th century, this stately building served as the headquarters of the Capitano del Popolo and later as...
Porcelain Museum
Nestled in the heart of Florence, the Porcelain Museum is a hidden gem for those who appreciate the fine art of ceramics. Situated within the opulent Boboli Gardens, the museum is housed in the Palazzo Pitti's Casino del Cavaliere, offering a serene backdrop that...
Santa Croce
Landmark Franciscan place of worship Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Basilica di Santa Croce is a monumental testament to the city's rich religious and artistic heritage. This grand church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a mausoleum for some of Italy's most illustrious...
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Iconic Renaissance palace and art museum The Palazzo Medici Riccardi stands as a testament to the grandeur and influence of the Medici family in the heart of Florence, Italy. Constructed in the mid-15th century, this Renaissance palace was designed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo for Cosimo the Elder of the...
Villa di Castello
Medici villa with Renaissance garden Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Villa di Castello is a testament to the grandeur of the Renaissance era. This historical estate, now housing a museum, was once the country residence of the influential Medici family.
San Lorenzo
1400s church connected to the Medici San Lorenzo, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a church steeped in historical significance and architectural grandeur. This sacred site has been a place of worship since the Roman era, but the current structure primarily dates back to the early Renaissance...
National Archaeological Museum
Collections of archaeological artifacts Nestled in the heart of Florence, the National Archaeological Museum is a treasure trove of ancient history and a pinnacle of cultural heritage. This esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive collection of Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts, making...
Brancacci Chapel
Nestled in the heart of Florence, the Brancacci Chapel is a treasure trove of Renaissance art, a museum of invaluable frescoes that beckon art lovers and historians alike. Located within the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, this intimate space is renowned for the...
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello Nestled in the heart of Florence, a city synonymous with Renaissance art and architecture, the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is a treasure trove of history and beauty. This museum, dedicated to the preservation and display of the original works from the Florence...
Spedale degli Innocenti
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi The Spedale degli Innocenti, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a historic building that holds a unique place in the city's rich tapestry of art and humanitarianism. Founded in the early 15th century as an orphanage, it is recognized as one of the earliest...
Loggia del Bigallo
Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Loggia del Bigallo is a museum that captures the essence of the city's rich history and artistic heritage. This modest yet enchanting building is located on the corner of Piazza San Giovanni, offering a glimpse into the...
Palazzo Strozzi
Renaissance palace with art exhibitions Palazzo Strozzi, a Renaissance gem nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, stands as a monumental testament to the city's storied past. This grand palace, constructed between 1489 and 1538, was once the residence of the affluent Strozzi family, rivals to the Medici.
Orsanmichele
Church in former 14th-century granary Orsanmichele, nestled in the bustling heart of Florence, Italy, is a church that encapsulates the city's rich history and dedication to artistic beauty. Erected on the site of the city's former grain market, Orsanmichele is an architectural marvel that seamlessly...
Cappelle Medicee
Tombs of the powerful Tuscan dynasty The Medici Chapels, or Cappelle Medicee, serve as a monumental homage to the Medici family's legacy, nestled within the vibrant historical tapestry of Florence, Italy. This museum, a part of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, is renowned for housing the grandiose tombs of...
Basilica of Sant'Alessandro
The Basilica of Sant'Alessandro is a Catholic church in Fiesole, Italy. Built in the 6th century on the site of an Etruscan temple, it is the oldest church in Fiesole.
Galleria dell'Accademia
The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David.
Vasari Corridor
The Vasari Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway in Florence, central Italy, connecting the Palazzo Vecchio with the Palazzo Pitti.
Museum of Natural History
The Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze is a natural history museum in 6 major collections, located in Florence, Italy. It is part of the University of Florence.
Stibbert Museum
Museum with a collection of armory and art The Stibbert Museum is located on via Frederick Stibbert on the hill of Montughi in Florence, Italy. The museum contains over 36,000 artifacts, including a vast collection of armour from Eastern and Western civilizations.
Florence Charterhouse
1300s hilltop monastery for guided tours Florence Charterhouse is a charterhouse, or Carthusian monastery, located in the Florence suburb of Galluzzo, in central Italy. The building is a walled complex located on Monte Acuto, at the point of confluence of the Ema and Greve rivers.
Chiostro dello Scalzo
The Chiostro della Scalzo or is a cloister in Florence, Italy that originally led to a chapel once belonging to a religious company known as the Compagnia del diciplinati di San Giovanni Battista or della Passione di Cristo. The term "scalzo" makes reference to the barefoot brother who carried the Cross during its public processions.
Palazzo Uguccioni
Palazzo Uguccioni is a Renaissance palace on the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, central Italy. The palace was built, for Giovanni Uguccioni starting from 1550.
San Francesco Convent
The Convent of St. Francis is a Franciscan convent located in the western, historic center of Fiesole in the region of Tuscany. Located on Via San Francesco, it is not far from the Cathedral of Saint Romulus and the former Basilica of St. Alex.
Museo Nazionale Alinari della Fotografia
The Museo Nazionale Alinari della Fotografia, formerly Museo della Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari is a photography museum located in part of the premises of the former Ospedale di San Paolo in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Museo di San Marco
15th-century convent art museum Museo Nazionale di San Marco is an art museum housed in the monumental section of the medieval Dominican friary dedicated to St Mark, situated on the present-day Piazza San Marco, in Florence, a region of Tuscany, Italy.
Jewish Museum of Florence
The Jewish Museum of Florence is a museum of Jewish history located in the Great Synagogue of Florence, Italy.
Museo Horne
The Museo Horne is a museum focusing on art and furnishings of the 14th and 15th centuries, located in the former Palazzo Corsi, on via de' Benci number 6 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Villa La Petraia
Villa La Petraia is one of the Medici villas in Castello, Florence, Tuscany, central Italy. It has a distinctive 19th century belvedere on the upper east terrace on axis with the view of Florence.
Casa Buonarroti
Palace museum dedicated to Michelangelo Casa Buonarroti is a museum in Florence, Italy. The building was a property owned by the sculptor Michelangelo, which he left to his nephew, Leonardo Buonarroti.
Palazzo Davanzati
Medieval house museum with guided tours Palazzo Davanzati is a palace in Florence, Italy. It houses the Museum of the Old Florentine House.
Casa Guidi
Casa Guidi is a writer's house museum in the 15th-century patrician house in Piazza San Felice, 8, near the south end of the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy. The piano nobile apartment was inhabited by Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning between 1847 and Mrs Browning's death in 1861.
Istituto agronomico per l'oltremare
The Istituto agronomico per l'oltremare in Florence, Italy, is a technical and scientific body of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Villa Carducci-Pandolfini
The Villa Carducci-Pandolfini is a historic rural palace located on Via Guardavia, on the road between Legnaia and Soffiano. It is located in the town limits of Legnaia. The property is now part of Polo Museale of Tuscany, and open only by appointment. The 15th-century fortified villa encloses a 14th-century tower.
Opificio delle pietre dure
The Opificio delle pietre dure, literally meaning Workshop of semi-precious stones, is a public institute of the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage based in Florence.
La Specola
The Museum of Zoology and Natural History, best known as La Specola, is an eclectic natural history museum in Florence, central Italy, located next to the Pitti Palace.
Torrini
Torrini is a Florentine firm of goldsmiths, located in the Piazza del Duomo. Founded in 1369, it is arguably the oldest jewelry firm in the world.
Galleria Rinaldo Carnielo
The Galleria Rinaldo Carnielo is a museum encompassing the small palace and studio of the artist Rinaldo Carnielo, located on Piazza Savonarola #3, Florence, region of Tuscany. Italy.
Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence, Italy, is a fashion museum dedicated to the life and work of Italian shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo and his eponymous company. The museum contains 10,000 models of shoes created and owned by Ferragamo from the 1920s until his death in 1960.
Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia
Sant'Apollonia was a former Benedictine convent, founded in 1339, just north of the center of Florence, in Italy. Some of the remaining structures are demarcated on three sides by via Ventisette Aprile, via Santa Reparata, and Via San Gallo, located about a block west of Piazza San Marco, just north of the city center.
Palazzo Martelli
The Palazzo or Casa Martelli was a residential palace, and since 2009, a civic museum displaying in situ the remains of the original family's valuable art collection, as well as its frescoed rooms.
University of Florence
The University of Florence is an Italian public research university located in Florence, Italy. It comprises 12 schools and has about 60,000 students enrolled.