Uffzi, Pitti & Boboli 乌菲兹，皮蒂宫和波波里
April 8, 2026
After setting foot in Florence three days earlier, we finally devoted the day to exploring the historic city center. With 9:30 a.m. entry tickets in hand, we began at the Uffizi Gallery, one of Florence’s most celebrated attractions. Inside, room after room displayed masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and many other great artists. The collection was so vast and rich that it almost felt overwhelming; there was far more to admire than we could fully absorb in a single visit. One of the most popular spots was the famous Medici Venus, where a long line of visitors waited patiently just to take a photo from a distance.
After leaving the gallery, we made our way toward Palazzo Pitti, crossing the Ponte Vecchio along the way. The bridge, lined with small shops, was especially striking for its many glittering jewelry stores. It was one of those places that felt both lively and timeless. Before continuing, we stopped for pizza for lunch, a simple but satisfying break in the middle of a busy sightseeing day.
At Palazzo Pitti, we learned that visiting the Royal Apartments required a free timed-entry ticket from the ticket office. By the time we arrived with the time entry tickets, however, the time control did not seem to be strictly enforced, so our visit went smoothly. The palace was pleasant to explore and offered an informative look into royal life and the grandeur of Florence’s past.
We then continued into the Boboli gardens, though part of the area was under renovation. Even so, the gardens were beautiful and enjoyable. We walked uphill all the way to the top, where we were rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view of Florence and the surrounding landscape. The peaceful atmosphere there made it one of the most relaxing parts of the day.
Afterward, we headed to the central market. The first floor, where fresh produce is usually sold, had already closed for the day, but the restaurants on the second floor were still open and busy. There, we ordered several Florentine street foods, including lampredotto and other local specialties. Everyone enjoyed the meal, and we told ourselves that if time allowed, we would definitely return before the trip ended.
On the way back to the hotel, we noticed a Vietnamese café serving pho, which immediately triggered my craving for noodles. After returning to the hotel for a short rest, we went back there for a warm bowl of beef pho. It was simple, comforting, and exactly what we wanted. Later, we continued walking to the nearby Piazza Santa Maria Novella. As night fell, the square was softly illuminated and pleasantly uncrowded, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere that provided a gentle ending to the day.
2026年4月8日
在抵达佛罗伦萨后的第四天，我们终于把整整一天留给了这座历史名城。我们手持上午9:30进入乌菲兹美术馆 (Uffizi Gallery) 的门票，正式开始了当天的行程。
乌菲兹美术馆无疑是佛罗伦萨最负盛名的艺术殿堂之一。展厅一间接一间，陈列着桑德罗·波提切利 (Sandro Botticelli)、列奥纳多·达·芬奇 (Leonardo da Vinci)、米开朗基罗 (Michelangelo) 等大师的经典作品。馆藏之丰富、规模之庞大，让人几乎有些目不暇接——展品实在太多，很难在一次参观中细细欣赏。馆内最热门的打卡点之一，是著名的美第奇维纳斯 (Medici Venus)，它陈列在乌菲兹最具代表性的空间之一——“八角厅 (Tribuna)”中。我们也跟着排了一会儿队，在人群中匆匆拍了一张照片，算是完成了这一经典打卡。
离开美术馆后，我们简单吃了顿午餐，点了披萨。在紧凑的行程中，这样一顿朴实的餐食反而格外令人满足。随后我们前往皮蒂宫 (Pitti Palace)，途中经过著名的老桥 (Ponte Vecchio)。桥两侧林立着各式小店，其中尤以金银珠宝店最为醒目，橱窗中陈列的饰品在阳光下闪闪发光。
抵达皮蒂宫后，我们得知参观皇家公寓需要先领取免费的分时段入场票。不过实际入场时，工作人员对时间的查验并不严格，因此整个参观过程十分顺利。宫殿内部空间开阔，陈设华丽，让人对昔日王室生活以及佛罗伦萨的辉煌历史有了更直观的感受。
之后我们继续前往波波里花园 (Boboli Gardens)。虽然园内部分区域正在维护，但整体依然优美。我们沿着缓坡一路向上，走到高处时，眼前豁然开朗——佛罗伦萨城区及周边风光尽收眼底。相比城市中的人流，这里多了一份宁静与从容，是当天最让人放松的时刻之一。
随后我们前往中央市场 (Mercato Centrale)。一层售卖新鲜食材，当时已经关闭，但二层的餐饮区依然热闹。我们点了几样当地小吃，包括经典的牛肚包 (lampredotto) 等佛罗伦萨街头美食，吃得相当尽兴。如果时间允许，这里确实值得再来一次慢慢体验。
回到酒店稍作休息后，傍晚我们又步行来到附近的新圣母玛利亚广场 (Piazza Santa Maria Novella)。夜幕降临后，这里灯光柔和、人也不多，气氛安静而舒适，为这一天画上了一个轻松的句号。