Vasari Corridor | Uffizi Galleries. Closed to visitors for security reasons in 2016, the Vasari Corridor reopens regularly from 2022, once the refurbishment works including a new modern light as well as an air-conditioning system have been carried out thus making it a fully accessible museum open to all visitors.

Why is the Vasari Corridor closed?

The Vasari Corridor closed its doors in 2016 for safety reasons. The plan is to reopen the walkway to the wider public with a new setup and special ticketing.

How long is the Vasari Corridor?

The Vasari Corridor or Vasarian Corridor is a one kilometer-long structure, created for practical reasons with the purpose of linking the offices of the Medici with the current Uffizi Gallery and the the Pitti Palace which was the residence of the family.