Spend your holiday in the
beautiful capital city of the northern Italian region of Tuscany called Florence,
known locally as "Firenze.” This wonderful city is undeniably one of the most
popular tourist spots in the world today, attracting millions of visitors every
year. People are drawn by its expansive artistic culture, especially museums.
Here are some places that you would surely not want to miss.
Explore the hidden knowledge of
the old in their Academy Art Gallery/Galleria dell'Accademia. This museum was
founded in 1784 and contains some of the most beautiful and important
Florentine artworks on earth. Found here is Michelangelo's famous
"David" statue and visitors will be able to view some of the finest
works from the 13th–16th centuries.
The world famous Uffizi
Gallery/Galleria degli Uffizi museum houses some of the most famous paintings
on the planet, from Florentine and other Italian artworks to various foreign
pieces. There is an astounding array of classical sculptures found here too and
one of the most special and beautiful section of the gallery is the fascinating
collection of Florentine Renaissance art, dating from approximately the 1300s
to the 1500s.
Check out the gorgeous fifteenth
century Florentine palace Palazzo Gondi, built by Giuliano da Sangallo from
1490 to 1501, and completed by Poggi centuries later in 1874. The courtyard in
front of the palace is one of the loveliest from the Renaissance and be sure to
check out the meticulous craftsmanship of the fountain.
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