ARTISTIC BEAUTIES IN FLORENCE

ARTISTIC BEAUTIES IN FLORENCE

 

Florence and the Renaissance
Florence and the Renaissance

The artistic beauties in Florence are many. We will list them by the most important ones to highlight the most important works of the city. In this list, we will include different types of works such as sculptures, paintings and architecture artworks.

The David by Michelangelo

The David by Michelangelo
The David by Michelangelo

This sculpture has become one of the most important symbols throughout the Renaissance not only in Florence, but also in Europe. The statue, now in the Accademia Gallery, was originally located in front of Palazzo Vecchio. The location had an important meaning: emphasize the strength of ancient Florence. Florence was one of the first autonomous municipalities that tried to resist the force of the great kings of Europe that threatened the autonomy with their large armies.

The Cathedral Complex

The Cathedral Complex
The Cathedral Complex

Cathedral Square is in the center of Florence and it is composed of many architectural and artistic works of inestimable value, so we can not speak only about one single piece, but only about the whole complex of beautiful architectural monuments. The works of the Duomo complex are the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Giotto’s bell tower, Brunelleschi’s dome, thoroughly investigated for centuries by the most important scholars of art presently and in the past. Inside these architectural buildings there are many great historically important works that  embellish the environment and beauty of this place even more.

The Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery is the architectural complex that definitely deserves mentioning, as it is the most visited museum in Italy. The Uffizi was built by Giorgio Vasari and commissioned by the Medici Family. This place had to house the administrative offices of the ancient Florence. Later the rooms had been used to place many works of art owned by the Medici Family. The Uffizi Gallery is important for anyone visiting Europe.

The Vasari Corridor

The Vasari Corridor
The Vasari Corridor

This is an elevated walkway above Ponte Vecchio. It needed to ensure a safe passage between Palazzo Vecchio – the government workplace – and Palazzo Pitti – the Medici Family residence. Nowadays the Vasari Corridor is a museum. There are numerous paintings of more or less famous personalities of all time. The Vasari Corridor had become such an important museum, that many artists have donated their works so to have them exhibited in this exclusive Florentine museum.

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