Once home to Dante, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Machiavelli the streets and squares of the city are teeming with history. It all began in ancient times when the Romans established a colony near the banks of the Arno. After the fall of the Roman empire and a period of political turmoil and warfare, Florence flourished in the later middle ages. In Florence Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery are the most iconic and important art galleries. With our experienced guide, you will learn about the life and work of the legendary Michelangelo. Besides the David, unfinished works by this Renaissance master are also on display in the Gallery including the four the so-called “Slaves”, Saint Matthew, and the Palestrina Pietà. Renaissance geniuses like Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. and Guide also takes you to amazing sites like Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza Della Signoria, a square with so much original sculpture, it could be considered an outdoor museum.