Florence, Italy

Galleria dell'Accademia

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Galleria dell'Accademia is best known for Michelangelo's David, alongside Florentine painting, sculpture, and musical instruments.

Why visit

It is a compact but essential Florence stop because David remains one of the defining encounters with Renaissance sculpture.

Highlights

  • Michelangelo's David
  • Prisoners sculptures
  • Florentine Gothic painting

Themes

  • Michelangelo
  • Florentine art
  • Sculpture

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