It’s difficult not to think of art and beautiful architecture when one considers the Italian city of Florence, and really, why should one even try to remove that association? It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and people are frequently amazed by the extent of it when they arrive there. And while it can be easy to get caught up in the beauty of the city and spend your time in a constant state of sight seeing awe, there are a lot of great cultural attractions and entertainment options in Florence that you won’t want to miss if you’re planning a trip there.

And with all of that in mind, visiting some of the city’s great museums is one of many tourists’ favorite things to do. Information on museums and other great cultural establishments will be available at most of the Florence resorts and hotels . And Galleria degli Uffizi and the Bargello are sure to be at the top of the list. The Galleria is not only one of the city’s greatest museums it is also one of the top attractions in Italy and a prime reason people visit Florence. It is recognized as the world’s leading museum of Renaissance art and its collection contains many pieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli, Raphael and many others.

The Bargello was originally established in 1865 and remains one of the oldest continually functioning museums in Italy. It is one of the country’s premiere sculpture museums and represents some of the greatest works in that genre. The building itself has an interesting history and prior to existence as the museum was a prison and city hall before the Medici family turned it into the police headquarters. Many of the Renaissance’s great sculptors have works in the museum. Donatello, Verrochio and Michelangelo are just a few, though also some of the most famous, names that are represented by this museum. When you visit Florence you will definitely notice the beauty of the city and while it may seem curious as to why you should visit a museum when so much amazing art is all around, you will understand when you discover the important museums that exist there and the works they contain.

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