The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, officially known as the "Galleria degli Uffizi", is one of the most important art museums in the world. Founded in 1584 by Francesco I de' Medici, it is an outstanding example of Italian Renaissance art and houses one of the most comprehensive collections of European masterpieces.

The Accademia di Belle Arti art museum in Florence is also known as the Accademia or Galleria dell’Accademia. The Accademia was the first academy for painters in Europe, founded in 1563 during the heyday of the Medici dynasty. With 7 statues, the Accademia has the largest collection of sculptures by Michelangelo in the world, including the famous statue of David. The collection of gold-ground paintings from the 13th to the early 15th century is unique, with examples of paintings by the greatest Florentine artists such as the Master of Mary Magdalene, Giotto, the Master of Santa Cecilia, Bernardo Daddi, Taddeo Gaddi, Andrea Orcagna and many others. No less rich is the field of 15th century painting, which represents late Gothic and Renaissance art. Renaissance painting is represented by works by Paolo Uccello, Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Filippino Lippi.

With its large copper-green dome, the Great Synagogue is an imposing landmark in the cityscape of Florence. The ‘Tempio Maggiore’ was inaugurated in 1882, a few years after the emancipation of Italian Jews in 1861. It is one of the most important examples of Moorish style in Europe. The interior has a special atmosphere, with its many wall frescos, the soft light that shines through the stained glass windows and the magnificent mosaics.

The Casa Buonarroti museum is entirely dedicated to Michelangelo Buonarroti. Although the great painter, sculptor and architect never lived here, his family built the house in his memory – and decorated it with his works.At Casa Buonarroti you can admire two famous marble reliefs – masterpieces from Michelangelo’s early youth: the Madonna of the Stairs, an intense testimony to Michelangelo’s passionate study of Donatello, and the Battle of the Centaurs, an eloquent sign of his love for classical art.

The Medici Museum, housed in one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, is the place to discover the history of the world’s most famous dynasty. From Lorenzo the Magnificent to the Princess of Palatina, the memory of the Medici family is preserved here and passed on through the exhibition of valuable collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia installations.

The Ospedale degli Innocenti (Children’s Hospital) is an architectural masterpiece that combines functionality and beauty, elegance and symmetry: a ‘palace for children’, as the architect Giovanni Michelucci called it. It was originally built as a children’s hospital (the first of its kind in Europe). It was built from 1419 according to a design by Filippo Brunelleschi, making it one of the first Renaissance buildings ever. The museum in the premises was set up to exhibit the works of art from the old Ospedale degli Innocenti. A tour has been set up to give visitors access to a cultural heritage that is unique in the world and is closely linked to the work in favour of children who could not be raised by their families of origin.

The Museo degli Strumenti Musicali in Florence is a popular destination for music lovers and culture enthusiasts. The museum is located in the historic Palazzo degli Instrumenti and offers an extensive collection of musical instruments from different eras and regions.

Leonardo da Vinci: universal genius, myth of the Renaissance, extraordinary engineer and scientist of his time. The interactive exhibition allows you to immerse yourself in the thoughts and creative work of one of the greatest geniuses of all time.The Leonardo Interactive Museum® exhibition, which has been open since 2003, is the result of years of study and research with the aim of making the thoughts of the genius of mechanical art and the myth of the Renaissance tangible.

The Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence is a unique museum specialising in the art of stone carving and restoration. Founded in the 16th century, it has developed into an important centre for the conservation and restoration of historical works of art.

The Museo Franco Zeffirelli in Florence is a tribute to the life and work of the famous Italian director and set designer Franco Zeffirelli. The museum is located in the artist's former residence and offers a comprehensive collection of props, costumes, stage sets and personal items that reflect his impressive career.

The Museo Galileo in Florence is a real gem for science enthusiasts and history lovers. In the venerable halls of Palazzo Castellani, a building with centuries of history, the museum houses one of the most important collections of scientific instruments in the world.

The Museo di San Marco is located in the Dominican monastery of San Marco in Florence. The monastery, built by Michelozzo between 1437 and 1452, is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and was once one of the most modern monasteries in Italy.

The church of Orsanmichele is located in the heart of Florence, between Piazza della Signoria and the cathedral. Originally built in the 13th century as a loggia for the grain market, it was built over the historic oratory of San Michele in Orto. Over the centuries, the generosity of the Florentine guilds transformed it into a magnificent church, which was decorated with outstanding sculptures and paintings between the 14th and 16th centuries.