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Explore the Uffizi, where paintings by Renaissance masters tell the stories of Africans who lived in Europe as aristocrats, diplomats, and servants. Examine works featuring the remarkable figure of Alessandro de' Medici, the first Duke of Florence, known to his contemporaries as "the Moor."
Discuss how Renaissance artists portrayed Black individuals with increasing realism and individuality, reflecting a period when global trade, diplomacy, and human curiosity were transforming European society. Consider the realities of slavery, social status, religious identity, and cultural exchange that shaped Florence during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Gain a fresh perspective on Renaissance art by revealing the global connections that influenced Florence at the height of the Medici dynasty. Rather than viewing the Renaissance as an isolated European phenomenon, discover a city shaped by encounters with Africa, the Middle East, and the wider Mediterranean world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Lungarno Anna Maria Luisa de'Medici, under the portico of the Uffizi Gallery along the Arno River. Your guide will be waiting for you with a FLORENCE SPECIALISTS sign.
Itinerary
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1Gallerie Degli Uffizi
Go beyond the traditional Renaissance tour and discover a fascinating, often overlooked chapter of Florence's history. Explore the presence of Africans and people of African descent in Renaissance Italy through the masterpieces of the Medici era at the Uffizi Gallery.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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