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title: Uffizi Gallery
author: Matt Twyman
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13147/uffizi-gallery/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Uffizi Gallery
_Authored by Matt Twyman_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13147.jpg)
## Image Caption
The Uffizi complex in Florence, [Italy](https://www.worldhistory.org/italy/). Construction of the Uffizi began in 1560 CE, and was completed in 1581 CE. It was originally intended to act as administrative office complex, and retains the name "Uffizi" (Italian for "offices"). The Uffizi was commissioned by Cosimo I de’ Medici, the Duke of Florence (ruled 1537-1569 CE). Currently known as the Uffizi Gallery (Le Galleria degli Uffizi), it has served as a gallery and art museum since 1865 CE.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Twyman, M. (2020, November 19). Uffizi Gallery. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Twyman, Matt. "Uffizi Gallery." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 19, 2020. .
### MLA
Twyman, Matt. "Uffizi Gallery." *World History Encyclopedia*, 19 Nov 2020, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://unsplash.com/photos/qzHs2F4mciE) by **Matt Twyman**. Submitted by [Arienne King](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/ava.spartan.117/ "User Page: Arienne King"), published on 19 November 2020. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.