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Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Name: Museo Nazionale del Bargello
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, a 13th-century palace turned sculpture museum. Admire Renaissance masterpieces, including works by Michelangelo, and rest on the benches while you take in the art.

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Full description

The Museo Nazionale del Bargello is set in a 13th-century palace and holds an important collection of Renaissance sculpture, including works by Michelangelo. Reviewers call the building impressive and the collection well rounded and well curated, a favourite of the guidebook author Rick Steves.

They also mention a lack of lines, plus benches and chairs in shaded areas where visitors can sit and look at the art at their own pace. Plan about 90 minutes, and note that the museum is closed on Mondays.

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Address

Via del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy · Firenze

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Remember it is closed on Mondays
take advantage of the benches in shaded spots to rest
go early, as doors open from 8:15 on the days listed.

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Reviews

This is Rick Steve's favorite museum in Florence and with good reason, it's mine too. Well rounded, well curated. Lots to see in an authentic Italian castle. Generally no lines or crowds either, which is Heaven in a place like Florence. After the Uffizi this is the place to go next.

Cutter

2/5

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