Top 3 Spots in Florence, Italy Every Art Lover Should Check Out

Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy
Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. Photo by Antonio Feregrino on Unsplash

Masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture are scattered all around Italy and Florence is home to some of the very best. The capital of the Tuscany region is home to countless attractions that every art lover should see at least once in their lifetime. Here are three of the very best.

Uffizi Gallery

One of the most prominent art museums in all of Italy, the Uffizi Gallery is located in an opulent 16th-century building in the heart of Florence. It’s home to an impressive art collection that once belonged to the House of Medici, and Sandro Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus is the most iconic work of art you’ll get to see during your visit.

Palazzo Vecchio

The Palazzo Vecchio is the old town hall of Florence, but that’s not the only reason to pay it a visit. It was once home to the Battle of Cascina by Michelangelo and the Battle of Anghiari by Leonardo da Vinci, but only replicas can be found on its premises today. Michelangelo’s David once stood at the entrance and the replica of the statue is now located in its place.

Accademia Gallery

Michelangelo’s David can now be found in the Gallery of the Academy of Florence, Italy’s second-largest art museum. It’s also home to several other sculptures by Michelangelo, in addition to an impressive collection of art from the Trecento to the Late Renaissance.