Uffizi Gallery Floor Maps & Layout Guide

The Uffizi Gallery, a U-shaped museum spread across three floors along the Arno River, is one of the oldest and most celebrated museums in the world. Built between 1560 and 1580 by Giorgio Vasari, the building houses outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings from the Middle Ages to the Modern period, including works by Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and major European painters.

With more than 3 million visitors annually, it’s wise to book your tickets in advance. Skip-the-Line tickets remain the most popular and budget-friendly option. Guided tours include expert commentary, while small group tours offer a more personal experience.

This guide gives you an overview of the Uffizi Gallery’s layout and what to expect on each floor, with maps for easy orientation.

Ground Floor: Uffizi Gallery

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The ground floor of the Uffizi Gallery serves as the main entry and orientation area. While most masterpieces are displayed upstairs, this level is key for organizing your visit.

• Entrances: Door 1 (wheelchair accessible) and Door 2 (general public).
• Pre-booked Tickets: Pickup point near the Lanzi Staircase (Point 3 on the map).
• Info Point: Located in the courtyard for brochures, assistance, or inquiries.
• Cloakroom: Near the ticket office, ideal for storing bags or bulky items.
• Temporary Exhibitions: Rotating collections and special displays.
• Access to Upper Floors: Via Granducale or Magliabechi staircases.
• Amenities: Accessible restrooms, gift shops, postal services, and audio guide rental.

Clearly marked exits include one near the Info Point and a back exit route from the building.

Second Floor: Uffizi Gallery

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We recommend starting your visit on the second floor (the top floor by Italian standards). Access is via a grand 16th-century staircase or small elevators (note: some lifts in the east wing are not accessible).

Must-visit halls on the second floor

• Hall 2 – Giotto & the 13th Century: Featuring the Maestà by Giotto, Cimabue, and Duccio.
• Halls 5/6 – International Gothic: Rich Gothic style artworks, including Gentile da Fabriano’s Adoration of the Magi (1423).
• Hall 7 – Early Renaissance: Works by Domenico Veneziano and Paolo Uccello.
• Hall 8 – Filippo Lippi: Key pieces by the Early Renaissance master.
• Halls 10/14 – Botticelli Room: The Birth of Venus and The Spring.
• Hall 15 – Leonardo da Vinci: Annunciation, Baptism of Christ, and Adoration of the Magi.
• Hall 35 – Michelangelo & the Florentines: Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni and Roman sculpture Sleeping Ariadne.

At the end of the second floor, above the Loggia dei Lanzi, you’ll find a cafeteria with panoramic views of Palazzo Vecchio and Florence’s historic center. The three corridors lining the U-shaped building display sculptures from the Medici collections.

First Floor: Uffizi Gallery

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After the second floor, continue your visit on the first floor. This level has been modernized under the “New Uffizi” project, with blue and red walls highlighting sections of 17th and 18th-century foreign painters, 15th-century Tuscans, and Hellenistic marble sculptures. Temporary exhibitions are often held here and are included in your ticket.

Must-visit halls on the first floor

• Halls 57/58 – Andrea del Sarto & Raphael (The Red Rooms): Including Madonna of the Harpies (1517).
• Hall 66 – Raffaello: Madonna of the Goldfinch (c.1505–1506) and Raphael’s self-portrait.
• Hall 83 – Titian (Tiziano): Featuring Venus of Urbino (1538) and Flora.
• Room 90 – Caravaggio: Bacchus, Medusa, and The Sacrifice of Isaac, with adjacent rooms showing works by artists influenced by Caravaggio such as Artemisia Gentileschi.

Additional Services and Amenities

• Free Cloakroom: For umbrellas, backpacks, and bulky bags.
• Accessibility: Wheelchairs and small elevators available; some areas may not be fully accessible.
• Restrooms: Accessible restrooms on all floors, plus a baby pit-stop room.
• Audioguides: Available in multiple languages for €6 with a valid ID.
• Bookshops: At both entrances and exits with guidebooks, souvenirs, and art books.
• Post Office: Located on the ground floor exit for mailing items.

Plan your visit ahead, download the maps, and use this guide to make the most of your time at the Uffizi Gallery.