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Galleria dell'Accademia

Via Ricasoli 58 - 60, 50122 Florence, Italy
055 2388612
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ranked #22 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 464 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Europe's first school of drawing, this museum of art is chiefly famous for its several sculptures by Michelangelo, notably his David, in addition to...... more » Owner description: Europe's first school of drawing, this museum of art is chiefly famous for its several sculptures by Michelangelo, notably his David, in addition to an extensive collection of 15th- and 16th-century paintings. « less
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Scottsdale, AZ
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

David is amazing. Also don't miss the black and white videos, it is very moving. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Had to queue for nearly 2 hours to gain admission,but it was well worth the wait. More

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MUMBAI INDIA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

one shouldnt miss this specialy to see original staue of david Marvellous statue More

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Acworth, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Walk from the Duomo to the Accademia. Inside you will find many beautiful paintings and the statue of David, which looks more like a person that was turned to stone, rather than stone that was chiseled to look like a person. More

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Campina,Romania
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Your first thought when you enter is to look for the statue of David, beeing the most wanted masterpiece from the Gallery.But the first thing you will see is Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna. After a stroll in a few rooms where you will see some temporal exhibitions and a colection of musical instruments, you will enter in... More

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Alexandria, VA
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Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

David is by many accounts the finest example of sculpture that exists in the world today. Michelangelo's superb talent is clearly on display here. We spent at least one half hour looking at David from all angles. The sculpture is huge and you must look at the eyes carefully. There are paintings and other art objects in the Academia but... More

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England
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We liked David - he was a little cold but hey hes carved out of marble Awesome More

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Riverview, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

If you enjoy anything, it will be David. Everything else is just great while David steals the show. More

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Portland, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Great gallery, much more enjoyable than Uffezi (to us). Short, easy to navigate and condensed enough to make for a good tour. The David is obviously the main attraction, but prisoners are amazing as well. Unfinished sculptures still trapped in stone but trying to get out. As the headline says, order tickets early and skip the line. We were there... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The main things were under construction but still a great place to see, lots of people coming and going and it's a place you just walk through to get other places. More

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