Ufizzi + Accademia - too much for one day?
May 20th, 2003 | 03:25 AM
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Ufizzi + Accademia - too much for one day?
My family's upcoming trip will include four days in Florence. We are two adults and one 10-year old son. We will be arriving by train from Venice late morning (I think 11:33). After checking into the hotel and getting something to eat, we are planning to go to the Ufizzi (by 1:30 or 2:00, perhaps, WITH a reservation). If we allow a couple(?) of hours for the Ufizzi, is it then reasonable to think we could then see the Accademia (primarily David) late in the afternoon, by 4:30 or 5:00 or even later (also with a reservation)? We are not "artsy", but want to allow enough time to enjoy the experience, so I am looking for advice before making reservations.
Thanks.
Thanks.
May 20th, 2003 | 03:37 AM
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No. I did the Uffizi, Accademia, and went to Fiesole all in the space of one day. Uffizi I spent two hours in (it's really not that big), and the Accademia about an hour (45 mins just staring at David). They are only about 15 minutes apart from eachother on foot.
May 20th, 2003 | 05:45 AM
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As the others have said, it's possible, but with four days in Florence, why would you want to? Even when my feet can stand it, my head can only absorb so many masterpieces in one day. I'd do the small Accademia the first afternoon, and then explore the streets of Florence during the evening hours, and I'd go to the Uffizi first thing another morning. It's good that you know how important it is to have that reservation. The lines are horrible otherwise. Have a wonderful visit.
May 20th, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Look guys, Been there as a kid and as an adult/old! Do your homework as to what is on display and of interest (goes for all museums) then GET RESERVATIONS FOR BOTH.Beware of holidays. Waiting in line is a drag and can ruin the whole thing.
Go to the museum, get a guide and mark what you want to see. Both are easy if you do what I say.This is the best education and gift you can give your kids. Congratulations! If you want to see it all..get an apartment and stay 10 years!!! Enjoy
Go to the museum, get a guide and mark what you want to see. Both are easy if you do what I say.This is the best education and gift you can give your kids. Congratulations! If you want to see it all..get an apartment and stay 10 years!!! Enjoy
