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World Renowned Uffizi Gallery Opens New Wing

From Flemish to French artists

April 5, 2012 // By Katie Greenaway

By Katie Greenaway
April 5, 2012

 

The Uffizi Gallery received something of a makeover for 2012. A new wing of the gallery spent a number of years in renovation, and as of December, it was finally opened to the public. The works of art housed in these new, exceedingly modern rooms range from the 1500's to the 18th century. French, Dutch, Spanish, and Flemish artists are all represented among the 10 new rooms and 2500+ works on display. Perhaps most notable are the ultramarine blue walls that have been chosen to contrast the traditional terracotta floors.

Blue walls and complimenting terracotta — Photo courtesy of Florence Daily News

The Uffizi Gallery, as most well know, boasts some of the most extensive, historic, and vibrant displays of paintings and sculptures from around the world. Collections from iconic figures such as Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Fra Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio are among the most noteworthy. There are also well-known German, Dutch and Flemish masters of the arts such as Dürer ,Rembrandt and Rubens. The Uffizi, which was once the administrative offices of the Tuscan State, was deisgned by Giorgio Vasari between 1560 and 1580 . The Gallery was commissioned by the Grand Duke Francesco I, and was originally intended to house the great collections of the Medici family.

New Uffizi Wing — Photo courtesy of Florence Daily News

The Vasari Corridor starts off the Uffizi Gallery with its raised passageway that connects the Uffizi with the Pitti Palace. The corridor is lined with an important collection of 17th-century paintings and the famous collection of artists’ self-portraits. You must book ahead of time for the Uffizi because the lines (especially during the summer) can be very long. You can book your tickets here: Polo Museale Fiorentino

Vasari Corridor — Photo courtesy of Old Broad Abroad blog

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About Katie Greenaway

Katie’s 11-year love affair with Florence began when, as a student in Chicago, she decided to study abroad.  The attraction of living the Italian lifestyle and speaking its musical language came naturally: Katie’s grandmother was born in the province of Emilia-Romagna.   Katie dove headfirst into her heritage though contact with native Italian family members.  By 2009, she was off to Florence, and began the process of immersing herself in a new life.  
Since then, Katie has stayed happily busy, capturing the culture of her enchanting new home base through words and pictures.  She’s always exploring – often by bicycle - when not taking classes or working as an au pair.  You’d be most likely to run into her when checking out a hot new wine bar or popping into an espresso bar for a quick boost. Every day holds new surprises for our Florence-based expert, and the challenges of living in a new country keep Katie stimulated and inspired.  

Read more about Katie Greenaway here.

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