Sure, the Uffizi and the Accademia are both staggeringly dense with masterpieces. But plenty of museums in Florence are well worth a visit and have a "wow" factor all their own! Check out some of these places, which are all jam-packed…Open the full description
Sure, the Uffizi and the Accademia are both staggeringly dense with masterpieces. But plenty of museums in Florence are well worth a visit and have a "wow" factor all their own! Check out some of these places, which are all jam-packed with interesting things to see (and will never bring about crowd-induced claustrophobia!)
Gucci Museum
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Just a few steps from the Palazzo Vecchio and other more frequented sites in Piazza Signoria, the Gucci Museum traces the history of one of the world’s leading luxury brands, from its humble beginnings in the 1920s to today.
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Bargello Museum
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Michelangelo's Bacchus is here, for one. You should also see Donatello's boyish rendering of David as a contrast to Michelangelo's powerful depiction in the Accademia. Finally, in the Bargello you'll find Ghiberti's and Brunelleschi's competing designs for the famous contest to win the commission for the doors to the Florence Baptistery.
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Bardini Museum
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The distinct blue walls decorated elaborately with ornate antiques are a sight for sore eyes! There's also the allure of the fact that it's a private collection, giving a bit of insight in to the man himself—sculptures and swords may not wow you on their own, but amid this ample, eclectic selection, they instantly become a bit more intriguing.
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Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
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Ferragamo was called the “shoemaker to the stars,” fashioning footwear for major Hollywood icons. His magnificent creations will even convince cynics that shoes can be works of art. Temporary exhibitions here have highlighted specific Ferragamo clients, past collections and more.
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Museo del Novecento
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The Museo del Novecento offers a breath of fresh Florentine air after you've seen the thousandth Renaissance portrait of the seated Madonna and Child. In addition to the artwork on display (an impressive collection of about 300 pieces, including work by Giorgio de Chirico), the layout and design of the museum is quite modern.
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