Галерея Академии во Флоренции

“Is a famous square situated on the hill above Porta Romana. Its a must to see with its panoramic view over Florence. The square was built by the architect 1869 Giuseppe Poggi and dedicated to the great Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo. It has copies of Michelangelos works, like David and the four allegories of the Medici Chapel of San Lorenze. These copies are made by bronze, while the originals are made in white marble. Above Piazzale Michelangelo is the beautiful Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte. To go here you take bus 12 or 13 from Porta Romana. The bus stop is at the round about just in front of the bar Petrarca. ”

“Is one the most famous museums in the world and has an incredible collection of art works; Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Uccello, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael etc. It was originally a Medici Palace commissioned by Cosimo de Medici in 1560. The upper loggia was used to house the studios of court artists and the collection of paintings has grown to be the most extensive in Italy. Cosimo I began the collection setting an example for later Medici’s to follow. To avoid the 2-3 hours long queues its recommended to buy the tickets online before: www.firenzemusei.it ”

“The Dome and the Baptistery located in the city center and with its high cupola it’s difficult to miss! The Dome is made by Brunelleschi in 1436. The walk up to the Dome takes you though a labyrinth of corridors and spiral staircase allowing you to examine its construction. Its worth climbing all the 500 stairs just to get near to the beautiful ceiling painting and the fantastic view. The Baptistery in front is one of the oldest and most revered buildings in the city. It was built in the 6th or 7th century (no one is sure). The building is famous for its three sets of gilded bronze door made by Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti. ”

“Is the Town Hall of Florence and is situated in Piazza della Signoria. Built in 1299-1302, the facade has remained virtually unchanged since then. It has been home to the government and also to the Medici family. Many of the rooms are open to the public and they are designed by Michelozzo, Giorgio Vasar, Ghirlandaio and Bronzino. ”

“Pitti Palace is now the largest museum complex in Florence. The principal palazzo block, often in a building of this design known as the corps de logis, is 32,000 square metres. It is divided into several principal galleries or museums.”