Cosimo I: patron of the arts or absolute ruler
Firenze
The absolute ascent of the Medici family began with Cosimo I who moved out of the family residence into the Palazzo della Signoria, the seat of Government. Afterwards he decided to build the Uffizi, the magistrates’ offices in order to manage the rich Florentine merchants and to exert his control on their activity. However the Uffizi quickly became the place where Cosimo’s son Francesco installed his personal collection of antique sculptures, paintings and precious stones. Thanks to the members of the Medici dynasty the Uffizi Gallery was enlarged and many works of art were added. Nowadays the Uffizi is one of the most relevant painting gallery in Europe and it houses the famous works of Giotto, Botticelli and many others.
This kind of visit is recommended to art lovers.
Services includes: English speaking guide at your disposal for half day (3 hours) and the entrance fee for the Uffizi Gallery. This tour is available as half day tour. Prebooking is required.
Tour details and pricing:
| Availability: | Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat - Sun |
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| Duration: | max. 3 hours |
| Meeting time: | 2.00 p.m. |
| Meeting point: | Outside the reservation entrance of the Uffizi Gallery |
| Price per person: | 0€ |
| Price per groups: | 130€ for groups of 1 to 30 persons + 2€ for each person over the 30-person limit |
| Notes: | Entrances to museums or churches are NOT included in the above listed fees. Entrance and reservation fees for the Uffizi museum (13,00 Euro per person) are not refundable in case of cancellation or amendments to the booking made. |