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The Accademia is one of the most important museums in all of Italy with the Uffizi, also in Florence, being another one of the most important museums in all of Italy. Of course this is the home of the REAL David sculpture by Michaelangelo. But what is more facinating and perhaps lesser known is that it is also the home of his four nonfiniti "Slaves" or "Prisoners." Whether the master sculptor had meant for them to remain unfinished has been an ad nauseum point of debate. Regardless, the impact of the forms struggling to come alive from the rough forms of stone is absolutely incredible.
Not to be overlooked is the wonderful collection of paintings that is also housed in the museum. Another very famous and breathtaking sculpture not to be missed is Giambologna's Ratto delle Sabine or Rape of the Sabines. Absolutely amazing!!!
I highly recommend getting reservations ahead of time. Reservations are required and it is difficult to get them the day of when you want to visit. When I went, I called the first day I was there and got reservations for the next day. Depending on the time of year, it is better to call as much in advanced as possible. I also recommend getting there well in advance of your reservation because once your time is passed, you miss your chance.
RESERVATIONS: 055-294-883 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm, Sat until 12:30pm) or at www.firenzemusei.it
HOURS: Tues-Sun 8:15am-6:50pm
(last admission is 30 minutes before closing) Leave a Comment Address: 60 Via Ricasoli, FirenzePhone: 055-238-8609Directions: Past the Academy of Fine Arts. Entrance is ordinary. Separate entrance for those with reservations and those without.Website: http://www.sbas.firenze.it/accademia/ Other Contact: Reservations 055-294-883
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The Galleria dell'Accademia is an important and popular gallery in Florence (probably second to the Uffizi).
The main draw card at the Galleria dell'Accademia is that famous statue of Michelangelo's David.
This statue was carved from a single block of marble - amazing!
You are not supposed to take photos....but I may have snuck one off, without a flash of course.
It is a good idea to pre-book tickets, other wise you will be in for a long wait... Leave a Comment
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Originally The Accademia was the world's first art school. But it is best known for being the home of Michelangelo's most famous work and the most famous sculpture in the Western World, David. You will not be disappointed, for David is simply amazing. David stands over 13 feet tall and was sculpted between 1501 and 1504. David is a depiction of the young boy who slew Goliath and is a symbolic commemoration of the start of the republican Florence.
David is proportionally perfect and the detail by Michelangelo is spectacular. David's muscled calves, ribbed abs, and the veins running through his hands and arms attest to that. Not to mention the rest of him! Sculpture is my favorite art media and David is mesmerizing. Set on a pedestal - about 6 feet tall - David looms over you. Take your time walking around him taking in all the details. David is a MUST SEE in Florence.
The rest of the museum is also very interesting. There are several other sculptures and very interesting early Renaissance religious art. I particularly liked the plaster sculptures by Pampaloni and Bartolini.
The pictures here were taken when photography of David was allowed. (They've been scanned so the quality is not as good as my original photos.) Although photographing David is no longer allowed, you will see plenty of people hiding behind the pillars taking pictures.
I recommend ordering your tickets online to avoid the line to purchase tickets. Even at that, arrive a little before your scheduled time.
Tickets:
Full Price: € 6,50
Reduced: € 3,25
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 8:15 a.m. - 6:50 p.m., closed Monday
Please note that all visitor information is correct as of this writing. Leave a Comment
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If someone asked me what the one thing to see in Florence was, I'd say the statue of David. I'm not a big art person, but the details in David and some of the other works in the Gallery are incredible. The entire gallery is one of my favorite museums in the world. It's not large so there's no art overkill and the work on display will impress the most jaded art critic.
Be sure to make a reservation. Otherwise, you'll be stuck in a long line surrounded by vendors selling tourist junk. Reservations can be made online easily, though may add a few euros to your ticket price. But, honestly, it's worth it.
Warning for Backpackers: Packs are not allowed in the gallery and there's no place to lock them up. So leave them at your hostel/hotel or in the train station's lockers before you go.
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 David by Marpessa
The statue originally stood in the Piazza della Signoria, but was moved to the galleria to keep it safe. A replica now stands in its former space. There is also another replica in the Piazzale Michelangelo. The most noticeable thing about David is that he is not correctly proportioned. His head and hands are significantly larger than other areas of his body. David took three years to create, Michelangelo completing him in 1504. The statue is on a pedestal and you are able to walk around him and view him from every angle.
Inisde the galleria there are also some 15th-16th Century Florentine paintings by artists such as Paolo Uccello and Sandro Botticelli. The majority of the artworks are religious and the gallery itself is not very extensive, but there are a few nice pieces there.
Price
Adult: EUR 7
Opening Times
Tuesday-Sunday: 8:15am - 6:50pm Leave a Comment
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 Ticket circa 1996 by Sonador3
Every time I walked past, there were just these huge lines. But at one point I just said to heck with it, braved the lines and got in. And I'm glad I did because though I'm not a bit museum guy, I was impressed with everything here.
Of course you come because Michelangelo's David has it's home here. Substituted by a copy in Piazza della Signoria in 1873, the sculpture represents a heroic and athletic figure, the symbol of the freedom of the Florentine Republic.
But there is so much more to the Galleria than David! On the right of the famous statue one can see a bronze bust of Michelangelo by his pupil and friend Daniele da Volterra, known as "Braghettone" (a person wearing wide breeches) because he was later ordered to cover Michelangelo's nude figures in the Last Judgment with drapery.
And the list goes on and on. This is a must see; wear som comfortable shows and spend a few hours! Leave a Comment
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 Michelangelo's David by Jmill42
Closed on Mondays!!
Entrance is 6.50 Euro Leave a Comment
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We had one day to do the Accademia and the Uffizi. And we made the wrong choice I think doing the Accademia first.
Yes, the real David is splendid. And it is great to be able to walk behind him and see his bum.
And the four unfinished Michelangelos - The Prisoners - struggling to escape from the stone as the soul struggles to escape from the body - are wonderful.
Then there is a room of quite inferior bits and bobs of sculpture, a lovely little room of early religious art and .... oh yes, a travelling exhibition of amusing musical instruments made of marble or shaped like dragons.
We got our 10 euro worth - we didn't feel dudded - but you could cap off an exhausting day by popping through the Accademia - no need to be fresh for it. Leave a Comment
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