Tour n° 5: Accademia Gallery
Itinerary
Academy Gallery
Few sculptures in the world can tell at the same time an intense page of history and the mastery and genius of an artist, like Michelangelo’s David!
The statue that immediately won the hearts of the Florentines, a much-loved symbol of the Republic of Florence, has been jealously guarded at the Accademia Gallery since the second half of the 19th century.
The museum, built at the behest of Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo of Lorraine with the aim of offering the students of the adjacent Accademia the best examples of Florentine art, fundamental for their education, has become Michelangelo’s museum as it houses not only the David but also the beautiful Prigioni, unfinished statues destined for the tomb of Pope Julius II della Rovere, the Pietà da Palestrina and the San Matteo.
Complementing Michelangelo’s masterpieces are a series of works from important workshops active in Florence between the 15th and 16th centuries.
What is included
Guided tour in the language of your choice, with licensed guide
Not included
The entrance ticket and any other service not mentioned under ‘What’s included’.
Contact me
For more information you can call: +39 333 4570585 or send a whatsapp message directly. Alternatively you can write an email to: info@topflorencetours.com. We are at your disposal to plan a guided tour of Florence to discover its squares, bridges and monuments or to visit the city’s museums, with priority entrance, such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Palazzo Vecchio Museum, the Medici Chapels, the Opera del Duomo Museum and the Bargello Museum.
Specification: Tour n° 5: Accademia Gallery
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