The Uffizi Museum (Galleria degli Uffizi) in Florence has a magnificent collection of Italian painting and sculpture. Here’s our tips for families visiting the Uffizi, and some of our favorite artworks to see – paintings by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci, portraits of Medici children, angels, battles, and coats of arms.
Read more…Florence Palazzo Davanzati: Step into the Middle Ages
In Florence, visit the Palazzo Davanzati, a mansion from the Middle Ages. Kids will step into the life of a noble family – a multi-story residence, with great halls for entertaining, beautifully decorated bedrooms, a private well, indoor bathrooms and kitchen.
Read more…Tips for Florence
Tips for Florence Italy from our most recent trip – visiting the museums and monuments (changeable hours, advance bookings, combination tickets), fun food, laundromats, fun places to stay, symbols of Florence.
Read more…Leonardo da Vinci’s Inventions
Leonardo da Vinci is famous for his paintings, but he was also a genius inventor. Visit museums in Italy and France to see Leonardo da Vinci’s designs created in exact models, some life-size.
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