Art Galleries in Florence

Visiting Florence is incomplete without seeing the major art galleries that have the most renowned art forms of the world showcased. Each art gallery one visit boasts of the extraordinary talents of the artists and the culture and lifestyle of the people of Florence in the past era.

Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi art gallery is the most visited one in Florence. The gallery is organized as long labyrinth of rooms that have amazing artworks showcased based on the chronological order in the building dated back to Renaissance period. The building where Uffizi garden is housed was constructed to be used as an office building. The works of the painters Masaccio, Paolo Uccello, Piero della Francesca, Sandro Botticelli are collections with great value. The Tondo Doni done by Michelangelo, the portraits of Raphael and the only completed panel painting of Leonardo Da Vinci are considered as epitome of art which any art student should consider learning from.

Galleria dell Accademia

This is an art gallery in Florence, which is most popular for the huge marble sculptures that are created by the very renowned Michelangelo. David, the glorified work of Michelangelo is a valued asset in the collections of this popular gallery. The different halls in this art gallery have many sculptures and art forms that depict different themes or subjects.

The hall of the prisoners is the most popular section of the art gallery, which houses the unfinished Slaves of Michelangelo. These slaves then lead to the David. Paintings of Alessandro Allori depict the vocabulary of the symbolism of the flowers. The Gothic paintings, which are displayed in this art gallery, is another amazing section that is visited by the tourists. The gallery as a whole shows the evolution of arts in Florence.

Art Galleries in Florence

Centro di Cultura Contemporanea Strozzina - This art gallery is famed for culturally dynamic and contemporary art, and it is situated in the centre of Florence. Art aficionados must visit this gallery and experience gratification by having a look at exhibitions taking place inside the gallery.

Galleria d'Arte Puzzle - Galleria d'Arte Puzzle is a creative gallery, and is accessible by anyone. It has built a community of art lovers who gather around to share and showcase their love and passion for art. An event is organised every month for art enthusiasts, and it exhibits various pictures, sculptures, theatre, poetry, as well as music. It is a very lively place that welcomes new talent with open arms. 

Artemisia Restauro - This art gallery is eminent for its antique collection of art pieces like frescoes, illuminations, graffiti, gildings and frames, and painting copies. Artemisia also provides painting restorations on wood and canvas, sculptures made of wood, and gilding. 

Studio Romanelli - Studio Romanelli is one of the oldest art galleries in Europe. The family tradition of Romanelli artists still continues even today and has been going on for five generations. The original artworks as well as replicas are made available for sale, and the studio even offers a class on sculptures which is open for all. Clay modelling, marble sculpting and casting plaster are taught are a part of the class.

The art galleries of Florence should be visited during the tour to Florence. This city is popular for its art, culture, and history, which can be found, blended in these galleries.