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Start your afternoon with a lovely stroll through the city. Explore its nooks and crannies and take in the quaint, picturesque town at its laziest. Renowned as the ‘Cradle of Renaissance’, this city has innumerable monuments and attractions and you will admire all of them. You will start witht he spectacular Brunnelleschi Dome, the baptistery of San Giovanni which has the Porta Del Paradiso, literraly meaning the gates of paradise. You will make your way through the bustling Via Calzaoli from where you can marvel at the dominating structure of the Orsanmichele Chruch before making your way to the busy Mercato della Paglia to take part in some local customs like tossing a coin into the fountain to bring you good fortune.

You will of course get to admire the charming Ponte Vecchio, aptly named since it is the oldest bridge in Florence, lined by many renowned jewelers. Arrive at the Piazza Signoria, though to be one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the political center of the city, adorned by works of art like the Fountain of Neptune, Cellini's Perseus and the Rape of the Sabines, with the imposing Palazzo Vecchio in the foreground. In short, you will discover the secrets, the stories and the culture of this iconic Italian town before you begin your visit to the Uffizi Gallery.

The Uffizi Gallery is the largest gallery of Florence and documents the city’s journey to the front runners of the Renaissance. With chronologically placed artworks, you’re bound to feel displaced in time but never truly lost. Study the artworks displayed here and learn all about the different techniques and skills employed by various prominent artists. Here’s a list of paintings that are a must-see at the venue.

Famous Works at the Uffizi Gallery