The Uffizi Gallery is undoubtedly the most significant and prominent museum in Florence, Italy's Tuscany region. The construction started in 1560. The Gallery is designed by the great Giorgio Vasari and entirely occupies the first and second floors of the large building constructed between 1560 and 1580.
The reason behind its popularity is its invaluable collections of ancient sculptures, artifacts, paintings, and busts from the Medici family (from the Middle Ages to the Modern period), which adorn the corridors with restored ancient Greek sculptures.
The Uffizi Gallery is located in the heart of Florence, straight next to Piazza Della Signoria. A great view of Ponte Vecchio can be obtained from Uffizi, situated between Palazzo Vecchio and the Arno river. The official address is Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy.
Operating hours: 8:15 am to 6:50 pm (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed on Mondays. The ticket cost €8 (Adults), €4 (Students aged 18 to 25), and there's free entry for children and senior citizens.
You can reach there either by train or bus; Santa Maria Novella (SMN) Station is the nearest train station to Uffizi Gallery. You can either take a taxi or bus from the station or, if you're not overstuffed, you can cover the distance of a mile on foot.
By Bus - The nearest stop is Galleria Degli Uffizi Bus Stop, accessible via the C1 route. The Gallery is about 210 m away from the bus stop.