Accademia Gallery
Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.
Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, ItalyAccessibility
- Assisted listening devices
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Good for kids
- Toilets
- Restaurant
Crowd
- Family friendly
The Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy is one of the world's most famous art museums, and a must-see for any visitor to the city. Located in the heart of Florence, the museum houses some of the most renowned works of art in the world, including Michelangelo's iconic statue of David.
The Accademia Gallery was founded in 1784 and is home to an impressive collection of Renaissance art, including works by artists such as Botticelli, da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Visitors to the museum can explore the galleries and discover the works of the great masters of the Renaissance period.
One of the most famous works in the Accademia Gallery is Michelangelo's iconic sculpture of David. This magnificent marble sculpture stands more than four meters tall and is considered one of the most iconic works of art in the world. Other highlights of the museum include Botticelli's Birth of Venus and da Vinci's Annunciation, as well as numerous other works of Renaissance art.
In addition to its world-famous works of art, the Accademia Gallery also houses a number of other attractions. Visitors can explore the museum's interactive displays, which provide an in-depth look at the works of art in the museum. There is also a library, which contains books and manuscripts related to the history of Florence and the Renaissance period.
The Accademia Gallery also hosts a number of special exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions showcase the works of both established and emerging artists, and provide visitors with an opportunity to explore the museum's collection in greater depth.
The Accademia Gallery is a must-see for any visitor to Florence. With its world-famous works of art, interactive displays, and special exhibitions, the museum offers something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of Renaissance art or just looking to explore the history of Florence, the Accademia Gallery is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Reviews
The main attraction, as you’ve probably learned, is Michelangelo’s Statue of David, one of the most famous sculptures in the world and much more impressive and inspiring in person than any photo can portray. Aside from David, there is a nice collection of other unfinished Michelangelo sculptures and a nice collection of paintings from the renaissance era. In my opinion, the optional and small musical instrument exhibit, though nice if you have ample time, is not really necessary and can be skipped. The size of the museum overall is perfect and not in any way overwhelming - we did it comfortably in about 2 hours and that was being slow. Highly recommend when in Florence!
This place is most famous for being the home to the famous sculpture of David by Michelangelo. And it is worth all the hype and the excitement. The attention to detail by Michelangelo is second to none. Every tensed muscled is sculpted with extraordinary accuracy and precision. He truly was a genius. There are also sculptures and paintings of different artist and are definitely worth the time. The overall gallery is not that big and can be fully explored within an hour
The Michaelangelo David statue is much more impressive in person than it looks on the photos. It is huge and the posture and detail is amazing. Apart from the David Sculpture and the odd interesting painting this was the least interesting gallery I've been in. Without the David it would almost be pointless visiting it. After you have seen the first 500 rooms of paintings of Mary and Baby Jesus in the exact same pose and style, you have seen them all. If you want to see art of this style go to the churches in Rome and see them where they were meant to be seen for free.