Florence is a city of high art. A huge number of historical, architectural and cultural attractions are located here. True connoisseurs of antiquity, unique temples, world masterpieces of painting and sculpture come here.
One of the most visited locations in the capital of Tuscany is the Florentine Uffizi Gallery. Her collection contains many masterpieces by Italian and foreign artists. One of the main values is "The Birth of Venus" by Botticelli. Along with picturesque canvases, outstanding sculptures are presented in the halls of the museum.
Many tourists prefer to visit the attractions on their own. But in the case of the Uffizi, it is better to book a guided tour. An experienced guide will tell you a lot of amazing facts about the development of Italian art and will not allow you to miss anything important. Despite the fact that the excursion programs in the gallery are quite extensive, anyone can take a break for a cup of coffee and admire the views of the old city from a cozy terrace.
A continuation of the theme of beauty is the Florentine Academy of Fine Arts, which is adjoined by a unique museum, which has become the second most popular in the Tuscan capital. Thanks to its extensive collection, the Academy Gallery is considered one of the richest in all of Europe.
The collection has been taking shape for almost 500 years. It includes samples of painting and sculpture from Italy and other countries of Western Europe.
The Academy itself was founded to train artists, sculptors and architects. The building was built in the second half of the 16th century. The founder of the Academy was the owner of the Uffizi Gallery Cosimo I de Medici. The institution became the first of its kind in all of Europe. For the construction of the building, the best architects of Florence were involved - Giorgio Vasari, Agnolo Bronzino, Bartolomeo Ammanati.
Very soon after its founding, the Academy became the most prestigious art school in Florence, which was joined by other educational institutions in the field of art. The creation of collections of paintings and sculptures began simultaneously with the start of educational activities.
By ordering a tour of the Academy, you can find out how the paintings of representatives of the Renaissance differ, what features the works of certain masters have, as well as many amazing facts about the development of Italian fine and monumental art.