Do you own or manage a business in Florence, FI, Tuscany? Search our tourism
directory to ensure your company
information is up to date and accurate.
If you don’t find a listing, we invite you
to add a FREE business listing.
If you want to increase your exposure
to the millions of people who come to
WorldWeb.com each month to plan their
business trips and vacations, please refer
to our advertising information.
The Bargello National Museum More Info
|
+ My Favorites
Housed in 13th century building that was once the residence for the head of police spies, the Bargello National Museum is crammed with Renaissance sculptures and luxurious tapestries. Address: Via del Proconsolo 4 | Florence, FI | 50122 Tel: +39 055 2388606
Email:Send an Email
The History of Science Museum More Info
|
+ My Favorites
Founded in 1927, the History of Science Museum has crude and ancient surgical instruments, what may be the oldest celestial globe in the world and, unbelievably enough, Galileo's finger on display. Address: Piazza dei Giudici 1 | Florence, FI | 50122 Tel: +39 055 265311
Email:Send an Email
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo More Info
|
+ My Favorites
The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is mainly comprised of artifacts removed from Florence's Duomo to save them from the elements or vandals, including the Baptistry's 15th century bronze doors by Ghiberti. Donatello's emotive sculptures are also a highlight of the collection. Address: Piazza del Duomo 9 | Florence, FI Tel: +39 (0) 055 2302885
Email:Send an Email
Uffizi Museum More Info
|
+ My Favorites
Reservations should be made at least a day ahead to avoid queues and visit the many works of art in the 16th century Uffizi Museum, including Sandro Botticelli's famous The Birth of Venus. Address: Loggiato degli Uffizi 6 | Florence, FI Tel: +39 055 294883
Email:Send an Email
Academy of Design (Accademia dell' Arte del Disegno) + My Favorites
The first school of drawing in Europe, the Academy of Design, now called the Academy of Fine Arts was founded in 1561 by the Medici family. Two hundred years later the Accademia Gallery was added, hung
with works from the masters to be studied by fledgling artists. Address: Via Ricasoli 58-60 | Florence, FI | 50122 Tel: +39 (0) 055 2388612
Pitti Palace (Piazza Pitti) More Info
|
+ My Favorites
The former home of the Medicis, the Lorraines, the Bonapartes and the Savoys, this 15th century palace now houses six museums and galleries. Address: Piazza Pitti 1 | Florence, FI | 50125 Tel: +39 055 2388709
The Museum of San Marco More Info
|
+ My Favorites
A former Dominican convent, carefully restored and preserved, is the site for the San Marco Museum. Monks' cells are superbly frescoed and the library contains manuscripts on the art of meditation that were produced by the devout residents. Address: Piazza San Marco 3 | Florence, FI | 50122 Tel: +39 055 2388608
Email:Send an Email
Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee) More Info
|
+ My Favorites
The Medici Chapels are a remainder of the times of the powerful Medici family of Renaissance Florence. Built onto what they considered as their own private church, the San Lorenzo Basilica, even Michelangelo was involved in designing the sacristy, where the church's valuables were stored. Address: Piazza Madonna degli Aldobrandini 6 | Florence, FI Tel: +39 055 2388602
Gallery of the Hospital of the Innocents + My Favorites
Brunelleschi's design for this refuge for abandoned children is holistic and appealing, and considered one of Florence's greatest architectural works. Address: Piazza SS. Annunziata 12 | Florence, FI Tel: +39 055 2491708
Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico) + My Favorites
There is a rich collection of Egyptian artifacts to be found in the Renaissance city of Florence. The Archaeological Museum houses a 4th century BC sculpture of a Chimera, a mythical beast comprised of a lion, a goat and a serpant, plus a one-of-a-kind 16,000-year-old Hittite chariot. Address: Via della Colonna 38 | Florence, FI | 50121 Tel: +39 (0) 055 23575
Italy
