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Visit Italy Florence museum - Firenze musei. The Uffizi Gallery in Italy Holidays.
When you plan your Florence stay, or guided tour in Florence,
buy in advance your Uffizi tickets to admire maybe
the most popular attraction in Florence.
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Find out about the things to do in Florence.
See all the must see halls of the Uffizi.
Your holidays in Tuscany should include a visit to masterpieces like The Birth of Venus by Botticelli, portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino by Piero della Francesca, The Birth of Venus by Botticelli, Head of Medusa by Caravaggio and so many great works.
The Uffizi Gallery (Italian: Galleria degli Uffizi, pronounced [ɡalleˈriːa deʎʎufˈfittsi]) is an art museum in Italy. It is located in Florence, and among the oldest and most famous art museums of Europe and the world.
The building of Uffizi was begun by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for Cosimo I de' Medici so as to accommodate the offices of the Florentine magistrates, hence the name uffizi, offices. The construction was later continued by Alfonso Parigi and Bernardo Buontalenti and completed in 1581. The cortile (internal courtyard) is so long and narrow, and open to the Arno at its far end through a Doric screen that articulates the space without blocking it, that architectural historians treat it as the first regularized streetscape of Europe. Vasari, a painter and architect as well, emphasised its perspective length by the matching facades' continuous roof cornices, and unbroken cornices between storeys and the three continuous steps on which the palace-fronts stand. The niches in the piers that alternate with columns filled with sculptures of famous artists in the XIX century.
The Uffizi brought together under one roof the administrative offices, the Tribunal and the Archivio di Stato, the state archive. The project that was planned by Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany to arrange prime works of art in the Medici collections on the piano nobile was effected by Francis I of Tuscany, who commissioned Buontalenti the famous Tribuna degli Uffizi that united a selection of the outstanding masterpieces in the collection in an ensemble that was a star attraction of the Grand Tour.
Over the years, further parts of the palace evolved into a display place for many of the paintings and sculpture collected by the House of Medici or commissioned by them. According to Vasari, who was not only the architect of the Uffizi but also the author of Lives of the Artists, published in 1550 and 1568, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo gathered at the Uffizi for beauty, for work and for recreation.
After the house of Medici was extinguished, the art treasures remained in Florence by terms of the famous Patto di famiglia negotiated by Anna Maria Luisa, the last Medici heiress; it formed one of the first modern museums. The gallery had been open to visitors by request since the sixteenth century, and in 1765 it was officially opened to the public.
Because of its huge collection, some of its works have in the past been transferred to other museums in Florence—for example, some famous statues to the Bargello. A project is currently underway to expand the museum's exhibition space in 2006 from some 6,000 metres² (64,000 ft²) to almost 13,000 metres² (139,000 ft²), allowing public viewing of many artworks that have usually been in storage.
In 1993, a car bomb exploded in Via dei Georgofili and damaged parts of the palace, killing five people. The most severe damage was to the Niobe room and classical sculptures and neoclassical interior of which have been restored, although its frescoes were damaged beyond repair. The identity of the bomber or bombers are unknown, although it was almost certainly attributable to the Sicilian Mafia who were engaged in a period of terrorism at that time.
Today, the Uffizi is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Florence. In high season (particularly in July), waiting times can be up to five hours.
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Hotel Villa Stanley in Florence, Italy
Villa Stanley is a small romantic hotel in the suburbs of Florence in Tuscany. The 4 star hotel is situated in the Sesto Fiorentino area, close to the famous Tuscan art and culture metropolis. The city center of Florence can be reached from the hotel Villa Stanley by car in about 20 minutes.
The Hotel Villa Stanley
Do you really want to see Florence but at the same time you're not keen on spending your Tuscany vacation in a city? If this is the case then this 4 star hotel just outside the city is a clever compromise between
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Acadia National Park - Holiday Inn Hotel
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Birds in Pienza - Tuscany - Italy
This is a brief video clip of our two sons' encounter with some birds in the beautiful town of Pienza, Tuscany. Pienza is a wonderful town to spend a half day.
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Set in Rome’s most exclusive area, Hotel Oxford is set just behind Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps. Guest rooms feature elegant furnishings and wood or carpeted floors. Experience the real Dolce Vita in this elegant setting.
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Holiday Inn Garden Court Hotel Cannes
This is an excellent property. ( 0508/ ss)The building is tall, bright and modern.The lobby is small, bright and welcoming with a pleasant reception area.This inviting hotel lies in the outskirts of Cannes just 2 km from La Croisette and the beach. Guests can easily reach the city's various attractions, such as the theatre or the festival palace, with the conveniently located public transport (nearest connections are 100 m away). The railway station is 1.5 km from the hotel, and Nice Côte d'Azur airport is 35 km away.The cosy hotel comprises a total of 80 rooms spread over 3 floors. A foyer awaits guests with a 24-hour reception desk and lifts. Many further facilities are on offer including a bar and wifi Internet access service. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the garage facilities.Two kilometres from the beaches and the Vieux Port and amid the forested hills, Le Cannet enjoys a panoramic view from the Lerins Islands to the Esterel Massif. You can take a pleasant walk amongst the pines, mimosas, eucalyptus, olive and orange trees here or venture elsewhere. Only 20 minutes from the International Cote D'Azur Airport and 5 minutes from the railway station, Holiday Inn Garden Court Cannes-Le Cannet is located in the town centre. From the hotel, you can visit the Vieux Cannet, the Notre Dame Des Anges chapel, St. Catherine's Church, the Tivoli Garden, the Mur De Peynet and the Danys and Calvys Towers. 10 minutes away by car, the famous Cannes Palais Des Festivals welcomes important congresses.Rooms with Radio, Direct dial phone, Trouser press. Babby sitting, Laundry facilities,