The Vasari Corridor, an important part of the Uffizi Gallery museum complex, is an aerial passageway located in the heart of Florence’s city center. 760 meters long, it connects the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace, which means it extends from one side of the Arno river to the other.
Specifically, it starts in the Uffizi’s Ponente corridor and ends next to Buontalenti’s grotto in the Boboli Gardens passing along the banks of the Arno river, over the Ponte Vecchio, and through the Church of Saint Felicita.
Until 2016, access to the Vasari Corridor was either via the regular entrance to the Uffizi Gallery or through a side entrance located in Via della Ninna, just around the corner.
Both the above-mentioned entrances are in the historic city center, a few meters from Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of the Florence government, and at a 5-8 minute walk from Piazza del Duomo, i.e. the Cathedral square.
Visitors staying in hotels or apartments in the city center may easily reach the Uffizi Gallery on foot. The area surrounding the museum is mostly pedestrian, but taxis and private chauffeur-driven cars or minivans can drop off and pick up guests in the near surroundings. Rental cars are not allowed access to the area.
Is the Vasari Corridor open?
The Vasari Corridor is now open to the public after a thorough renovation. Closed in 2016 for security reasons, the Corridor has undergone significant renovation, maintenance, and refurbishment work since then. The official reopening took place at the end of 2024, and it is now fully accessible to visitors.
Towns of Italy is excited to offer its guests the opportunity to experience this iconic site once again. We’ve been in close contact with the Uffizi Gallery authorities to ensure a smooth reopening and to provide the best possible tours of the Vasari Corridor.
The extensive refurbishment includes the renovation of the historic structure, the installation of energy-efficient lighting, and the addition of modern air conditioning. The renovated Corridor now ensures full accessibility and meets all current safety standards.
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