# Uffizi Gallery

> Cosimo I de' Medici commissioned Giorgio Vasari to build the Uffizi in Florence from 1560; the name means "offices", because the building was meant to bring…

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One of Italy's great picture galleries, in a Renaissance palace beside the Arno, with Botticelli's best-known works among its collections. Book a timed ticket in advance and plan on at least half a day; drive no further than the edge of the old town.

Cosimo I de' Medici commissioned Giorgio Vasari to build the Uffizi in Florence from 1560; the name means "offices", because the building was meant to bring the duchy's administration together under one roof. The upper floor soon housed the Medici sculpture collection, and the Tribuna was finished in 1584. The collection has been open to the public since 1769. It runs from the Middle Ages to the modern period and includes works by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, as well as ancient Roman sculpture.

The Uffizi is among the most visited museums in Italy, with around 5.2 million visitors in 2024. Tickets can be reserved in advance, which is advisable when it is busy. For a first overview, allow at least half a day. A cloakroom is available free of charge, and there are lifts. If you travel by motorhome, it is best not to drive into the old town but to park on the outskirts and use public transport.

- **Nearest town:** Florence, Italy
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 43.7678, 11.2553
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## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Italy: Motorway tolls.** Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
- **Florence: Limited traffic zone (ZTL).** Cameras fine unauthorised vehicles in the historic centre, including hire cars. Park outside and walk or take transit; hotels inside may register your plate.

## Sources

- [Gallerie degli Uffizi](https://www.uffizi.it/en/the-uffizi)
- [Wikipedia: Uffizi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uffizi)

## Nearby

- [Piazzale Michelangelo](https://camping-spirit.com/places/piazzale-michelangelo/) – 1 km
- [Mercato Centrale](https://camping-spirit.com/places/mercato-centrale/) – 1 km
- [Montefioralle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b11-montefioralle/) – 20 km
- [Badia a Passignano](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b11-badia-passignano/) – 22 km

## FAQs

### Where is Uffizi Gallery?

Uffizi Gallery is in Florence, Italy, at GPS 43.7678, 11.2553. It is about 21 km from Greve in Chianti.

### Can you camp near Uffizi Gallery?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parcheggio Gelsomino, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Uffizi Gallery?

Places worth a stop nearby: Piazzale Michelangelo (1 km), Mercato Centrale (1 km), Montefioralle (20 km) and Badia a Passignano (22 km).

### When is the best time to visit Uffizi Gallery?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)