The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Housing masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Caravaggio, it is the crown jewel of Renaissance art.

The gallery is arranged chronologically, allowing visitors to trace the evolution of Italian art from the medieval period through the High Renaissance. Highlights include Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and “Primavera,” as well as Leonardo’s “Annunciation.”

Pro tip: Book tickets in advance to skip the notoriously long queues. Allow at least 3-4 hours for a thorough visit.