Settle down at the back – this is a Public Service Announcement. Below are the official rules of behaviour (as of February 2011) for all visitors to the Uffizi Gallery. From the ‘durrrr’ (you may not touch the paintings) to the ‘damn’ (no photographs or videos), the following is a list of things forbidden:
- Touching any work of art.
- Leaning on walls or on the base of statues.
- Smoking.
- Taking photographs or making recordings.
- Consuming food or drink. The Uffizi does have a cafe, however.
- Sitting on floors or barriers.
- Shouting or talking in an overly loud voice.
- Running.
- Behaving in a manner not accordant with the dignity of the Museum.
- Carrying of rucksacks, bags or umbrellas. There are lockers at the entrance.
- Using mobile telephones.
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