Accademia Gallery Florence: Home of Michelangelo’s David
Discover the World’s Most Famous Sculpture at the Accademia Gallery Florence
Skip the lines to see Michelangelo’s David and Renaissance masterpieces in the heart of Florence
Welcome to the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia), Florence’s temple of Renaissance art and home to Michelangelo’s immortal David. As Florence’s second most visited museum after the Uffizi Gallery, we offer an unparalleled journey through Italian artistic genius, where every corridor tells a story of creative brilliance and cultural revolution.
Experience Michelangelo’s David: A Renaissance Marvel
In the heart of our gallery stands the most celebrated statue in art history. Carved from a single block of Carrara marble between 1501 and 1504, Michelangelo’s David captures the biblical hero in an unprecedented moment of intense concentration before his battle with Goliath. Standing 5.17 meters (17 feet) tall, this masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture attracts over 1.7 million visitors annually to the Accademia Gallery Florence.
Why Visit the Accademia Gallery?
Michelangelo’s Masterpieces: Beyond the David, discover the powerful “Prisoners” series and St. Matthew
Renaissance Treasures: Explore an exceptional collection of paintings from the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Musical Heritage: Visit our unique collection of historical instruments from the Medici and Lorraine families
Cultural Legacy: Experience artworks that shaped the course of art history
