The Uffizi Gallery is the main public gallery in Florence. The center of their collection is derived from the Medici family. Originally began in 1560, the Uffizi Palace was built for the Grand Duke of Tuscany and originally housed government officials. It was built by Giorgio Vasari. The Uffizi Gallery is most well-known for their collection of  Florentine Renaissance paintings, but they also hold other outstanding work from both Italian and Italian artists.