Art in Florence

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Sophie van der Meulen

Art in Florence

Florence is the birthplace of the Rennaissance. With the patronage of the wealthy Medici family, art flourished in the Tuscan city. Visit this beautiful city to admire the architecture, paintings and sculptures.

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Art museums

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Uffizi Gallery
Sophie van der:The Uffizi is one of the most famous museums in the world. Here you'll find Rennaissance masterpieces like the Birth of Venus. Tickets have to be booked online and can sell out weeks in advance.
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Galleria dell'Accademia
Sophie van der:Looking for the perfect man? At Galleria dell'Accademia you can find Michelangelo's interpretation: the David. And a lot of other fantastic sculptures of course.
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The Medici's in Florence

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Florence: Medici Tour With Michelangelo's David
Sophie van der:The Medici's were once one of the most powerful and wealthy families in Europe. They started as bankers in Florence and used their fortune to gain political power. Through strategic alliances and marriages, they placed family members in high power positions: Dukes, Popes and Queens. The Medici's were patrons of the arts and instrumental to the birth of Rennaissance in Florence.
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Palazzo Vecchio
Sophie van der:Palazzo Vecchio is now the City Hall, but it began as the original palace of the Medici's. When their wealth, status and influece grew they moved to a new palace on the other side of the Arno. The Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) became the seat for the city senate, which it still is today. The Palazzo Vecchio is open to visitors and showcases some incredible paintings, murals and decorated ceilings.
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Pitti Palace
Sophie van der:Palazzo Pitti was the "new" Medici Palace. The enormous palace was lavishly decorated and furnished. See how the wealthiest and most powerful family of Rennaissance Europe lived.
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Vasari Corridor
Sophie van der:The Medici's were so powerful that they built a walk bridge from their new to their old palace. That way, they didn't need to lower themselves to the level of the commoners. The corridor runs from Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio, over the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi. Part of the Corridor is open to the public.
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Churches

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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Sophie van der:The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is simply known as the Duomo. The enormous cathedral is the growning glory of the city and one of its most famous landmarks. From the tricolor marble to the goldplated doors and the seperate bell tower, the Duomo is breathtaking from every angle. The inside is even more beautiful and one of the most impressive Cathedrals in Italy. The Duomo's biggest claim to fame is the inside of the cupola. Brunelleschi designed the ingenious double vaulted dome and decorated it with beautiful paintings.
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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Sophie van der:Santa Croce has a similar architectural style as the Cathedral. The church is especially well-known for housing the graves of famous Florentine citizens, such as Dante Alighieri. It is a beautiful church with a lovely courtyard.
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Cappelle Medicee
Sophie van der:The Cappelle Medicee was the private chappel of the Medici Family, where they could pray removed from the common people.

Other iconic landmarks

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Ponte Vecchio
Sophie van der:The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is the oldest stone bridge in Florence, dating back to 1345. It crosses the Arno to connect the north and south bank of the city. Characteristic for the Ponte Vecchio are the many shops built onto the bridge. They originally belonged to butchers, who threw their waste directly into the river. But the Medici family couldn't stand the smell and replaces them all with jewelers. Those shops are still there.
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Sophie van der:The best view over Florence is from Piazzale Michelangelo. Drive or walk up here in the evening with a pick nick and a bottle of wine to witness the spectacular sunset.
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Piazza della Signoria
Sophie van der:The square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio was named after the Singoria (senate) who used to rule the city. Now, it is known for the copies of famous statues displayed all around the square.
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The Boboli Gardens
Sophie van der:If there is one place to get away from the heat and busstle in summer, it is the Boboli Gardens. The Boboli Gardens are the royal gardens belonging to Palazzo Pitti. The park is huge, with lots of different plants, statues and fountains.
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Piazza della Repubblica
Sophie van der:The Piazza della Republica was built on the site of the old Roman Forum. It later became a market and the ghetto. In the mid 19th century it was renovated to the elegant square you see today.
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Fontana Del Porcellino
Sophie van der:In need of some good luck? Rubbing the nose of the Porcellino is supposed to give you just that. You can find this boar fountain at the Mercato Nuovo
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Wonderguide map

  1. Uffizi Gallery
  2. Galleria dell'Accademia
  3. Florence: Medici Tour With Michelangelo's David
  4. Palazzo Vecchio
  5. Pitti Palace
  6. Vasari Corridor
  7. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  8. Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
  9. Cappelle Medicee
  10. Ponte Vecchio
  11. Piazzale Michelangelo
  12. Piazza della Signoria
  13. The Boboli Gardens
  14. Piazza della Repubblica
  15. Fontana Del Porcellino

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