Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)
Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)

Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)

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Via Ricasoli 60, Florence, Tuscany, 50122

The Basics

Michelangelo’s David is one of the most popular sights in Florence, if not the entire world, and there are always long lines to enter the Accademia Gallery. To avoid waiting for hours under the hot Florentine sun, book skip-the-line tickets in advance or join a guided city tour that includes admission. Such tours typically stop at the Uffizi Gallery, Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio too. Once you’re inside, don't miss the four unfinished statues by Michelangelo, known as the Slaves or Prisoners.

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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Experiencing David is an absolute must for art lovers, Renaissance fans, and pretty much all first-time visitors to Florence.

  • Luggage, large bags, and backpacks are not allowed inside the gallery, and there is no coat or baggage check.

  • Save time with skip-the-line access or guided tours that include admission.

  • The gallery is entirely accessible to wheelchair users.

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How to Get There

The Galleria dell’Accademia is located in the heart of Florence, an easy walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria.

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When to Get There

Florence’s Accademia Gallery is open from the morning 'til the evening, Tuesday through Sunday; final entry is about an hour before closing. The gallery is most crowded from late morning through the afternoon, so consider reserving a private tour with exclusive early morning access to enjoy the famous statue before the throngs of daily visitors arrive. The gallery is closed on Mondays, January 1, May 1, and December 25.

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Inauspicious Beginnings

David, created from flawed and partially carved marble, didn't initially seem destined for greatness. Originally intended for the Duomo, the finished statue proved too heavy to hoist and was instead placed at the entrance to Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria. Not long after the statue was unveiled, rioters threw a chair which broke David's arm in three places. Finally, in 1873, David was moved to the safety of the Accademia Gallery, and a replica—one of many—now marks the spot where the original once stood.

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Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)
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