-What you can expect- Discover Italy's most visited museum, the Uffizi and learn why so many art lovers flock to its doors.Originally built as offices, or Uffizi in Italian, for the Florentine magistrates, the building eventually changed roles: in the 16th century it adopted the Medici family’s massive collection of art and is today a world-class museum. The Uffizi is a photogenic marvel that overlooks the Arno river and features works by Renaissance artists like Caravaggio and Titian, among other Italian masters. Your guide will tell you the secrets and stories behind several important works, like Raphael’s Self Portrait, Botticelli’s Primavera, as well as his iconic Birth of Venus, a painting that has been a part of popular culture for years. You’ll be able to browse the rest of the collection afterward on your own, armed with the essential knowledge to appreciate these Renaissance masterpieces.