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Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

Name: Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Plan your visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia, where Michelangelo's David stands at the end of the Prisoners hall. Walk past the unfinished sculptures to the statue, then explore the paintings and instruments.

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Full description

The Galleria dell'Accademia is best known as the home of Michelangelo's David, displayed beneath a tribune with seating behind the statue. Alongside it stand his unfinished Prisoners sculptures, a collection of Renaissance paintings and a small display of historic musical instruments.

Reviewers consider the David reason enough to visit, while warning of queues and advising booking ahead. Its enormous review count reflects heavy traffic, so planning the timing helps.

Allow around 75 minutes to see the main works at a comfortable pace.

Reviewers consider the David reason enough to visit, while warning of queues and advising booking ahead. Its enormous review count reflects heavy traffic, so planning the timing helps.

Allow around 75 minutes to see the main works at a comfortable pace.

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Address

Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy · Firenze

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h15

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Reserve a timed ticket in advance to bypass the long queues
closed on Mondays
sit on the benches behind David for a quieter view.

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Reviews

Such a fantastic museum! It's got sculptures, old musical instruments, and so much art. We loved our time here. The statue of David is currently held here as well. What an incredible piece of work. I highly recommend you view this spot, it's incredible. Buy your tickets in advance too, it'll make going through the…

The Mad Hatter

3/5

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