Preview
One time, while walking with a guest in Florence, we passed by the Uffizi Gallery. I began telling the story of the gallery, its treasures, but I could see from my guest’s face that there was something negative associated with this building. I knew it wasn’t their first time in Florence, so I asked what the issue was. They explained that one time, they had gone in with their wife, and it turned out to be one of the worst experiences of their lives. Without a guide, they wandered for hours through the halls, searching for the famous works they knew they should see but couldn’t find. Since they didn’t speak any foreign languages, they couldn’t even ask where to find them. What they did find, they couldn’t learn much about either. Hours later, exhausted and disappointed, they stumbled out of the gallery.
I listened to their story, but honestly, I wasn’t surprised by what I heard. A gallery like the Uffizi, filled with an innumerable amount of paintings and sculptures, can only be properly enjoyed if you strongly select the list of works to view and tailor the tour to the capacity of your brain.
My Uffizi visit usually lasts around two hours, where we stop at the most important works, including Hungarian connections, I share stories, answer questions, but there are times when we go through several rooms without stopping at a single painting. This way, there’s still energy and curiosity left for the last rooms of the gallery, a few fantastic photos on the terrace, and perhaps a coffee at the bar.
The Uffizi Gallery is a fantastic collection, full of real treasures, including Michelangelo’s only painting, Giotto’s massive Maestà, Botticelli’s Primavera, Caravaggio’s Medusa head, Raphael’s beautiful female figures, and Leonardo da Vinci’s early works that already show his remarkable talent.
Seeing them live, hearing their stories, and understanding what they are about is an experience of a lifetime.
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Things to know
Duration
2 hours
Artists whose works we will view
Giotto, Simone Martini, Gentile da Fabriano, Paolo Uccello, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, La Tribuna, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Niobe Room, Caravaggio, Bronzino, decoration of the corridors, Hungarian references
Reviews
A great day
We spent our firsd day in Florence with Eszter, which was a great introduction to the city. Eszter has a fantastic store of anecdotes and stories about the history of Florance, which she wove through our walk; her passion and enthusiasm for art, architecture and history made this both entertaining and informative. We also visited some great spots for food, where Eszter encouraged us to try tasty things we’d never heard of, and passed on useful tips for choosing a gelateria! A great day in wonderful company, and a tour we’re happy to recommended.
