Accademia Gallery

Accademia Gallery

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Accademia Gallery

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  • Private Tour of Florence
    10.00 01/02/2024
    Lynda
    Puerto Rico

    Excellent tour to see strategic points in good weather. The guide Emilio, very knowledgeable about everything. He took us through the most important places in Florence. He answered all our questions and gave us good recommendations for things to do and eat in Florence. Recommended.

    I travelled with teenagers
  • Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
    10.00 10/10/2023
    Neil Watson
    United Kingdom

    I travelled with my partner
  • Private Tour of Florence
    10.00 06/14/2023
    Marta Mercedes
    United States
    I travelled with teenagers
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The Accademia Gallery in Florence houses Michelangelo's iconic statue of David along with countless other Renaissance masterpieces—an unmissable stop on any trip to Florence.

History

The Accademia Gallery was founded in 1784 as a teaching facility for the students of the Academy of Fine Arts as well as a gallery. Over time, the institution evolved into a prominent museum, becoming renowned for housing a number of Michaelangelo's masterpieces.

The statue of David

The main attraction in the museum is undoubtedly the aforementioned statue of David—one of the most iconic and beautiful works of art in the world.

The statue is a staggering 5 metres (17 feet) tall, making it about the size of a 2-story building.

How to visit the Accademia Gallery

By booking a guided tour with Civitatis, you can access the gallery with priority access and also gain a deeper insight into the many masterpieces on display, as well as some of the hidden gems!

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