Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Masterpieces of the Uffizi


The Uffizi Gallery is a must-see stop in Florence. The world-famous museum houses masterpieces of the some of the greatest artists the Renaissance and Primitive period produced. Masterpieces by genius painters such as: Botticelli, Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Correggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio will leave you breathless. As you walk from room to room our guide will explain the painting, background and techniques of select works of art. You will be transfixed and fascinated hearing the real stories of paintings that changed art forever: who the real Venus was in Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, how DaVinci genius was cultivated, why the artworks and the gallery were created. Booking Masterpieces of the Uffizi with Walking Tours allows you to skip the lines and enjoy the artwork immediately. The tour ends in the Uffizi Museum so clients are encouraged to take time afterwards to browse paintings on their own. For bookings and more information, please visit us on our website or email us at: staff@artviva.com