Florence's Accademia: Michelangelo's David & Renaissance Art

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  • Duration

    1 hour
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Highlights

  • Michelangelo's David: Iconic Renaissance sculpture on display.
  • Explore the 'Prisoners': Michelangelo's unfinished masterpieces.
  • Admire Gothic and Renaissance paintings by renowned artists.
  • Insightful commentary from expert guide on art and history.
  • Discover Florence's artistic heritage through captivating exhibits.

Your experience

A tour of the superbly famous Accademia Gallery allows you to look into the artists and culture in Florence from so so much history! The Accademia is in the centre of Florence and has a fantastic collection of gothic and renaissance artwork that is going to allow you to see in person the beauty of italian fine art as well as its historical significance! When you arrive to the Grand Entrance of the Accademia, you will be transported back in time to the time of the renaissance; the period that florence was known as the cultural capital and creativity hub of the world; the hub of tremendous amounts of innovation, creativity and artistic output that helped to shape history! For over 500 years people around the world have been mesmerized by Michelangelo’s David, the most notable artwork in the Accademia Gallery, home to the greatest works created during the Italian Renaissance.

At 17 feet tall and made from marble, Michelangelo created an extraordinary accomplishment in his perfect representation of the human body and understanding of anatomy and emotions.

You will know the experience of seeing this large sculpture has been experienced by millions of individuals prior to you when you first enter the Accademia and see David himself.

You will see how detailed this record-breaking sculpture is and how big it is, just like every other person who experienced the statue prior to you.

More than simply a David Sculpture is available at the Accademia.

While visiting, you can find other Incredible masterpiece sculptures made by Michelangelo.

For example, you'll likely see other sculptures by Michelangelo called Prisoners or Slaves.

These emotionally driven sculptures represent sculptural forms made with intention when Michelangelo created them.

A Unique Experience of seeing these incredible works created by Michelangelo Also helps you Obtain Greater Insight into how Michelangelo went about creating these Dramatic pieces of art.

Additionally, you can Expect to learn about Michelangelo's life and how he created his art through Your Guide.

The Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy has an extensive collection of both Gothic and Renaissance artwork that represent the long history of Italian art from the Medieval Times to the height of the Renaissance.

Among the many works of art are those by Michelangelo.

Other notable artists represented through their works include Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and Orcagna, all of whom have produced masterpieces for display throughout the various galleries.

Each piece illustrates key aspects of the historical themes – religious devotion, connection between communities and artistic innovation during those times.

Your guide will offer a brief overview of each piece of artwork and give you a greater understanding of the artistic process and sophistication behind its creation.

One of the most interesting areas in the gallery is the Hall of the Colossus because of the huge marble statue of St.

Matthew which is placed in the hall.

In addition there are numerous altarpieces and other pieces of religious art that show off the talent and creativity of numerous artists — including Paolo Uccello and Domenico Ghirlandaio.

Plan your visit to the Accademia Gallery today to see why it is one of the top artistic experiences in Florence!

Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
What's Included
  • Priority entry tickets
  • Professional Guide
  • Free luggage storage
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pick up and drop off service
  • Tips

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Ricasoli, 109r

2
Accademia Gallery

Guided tour

Arrive back at:

Via Ricasoli, 109r

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • wheelchair accessible
  • The tour is not private, but shared.
  • If the time you choose is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore by booking you are aware of this possible change and therefore we warn you so not to have complaints later, or requests for refunds, which will not be taken into consideration. Example: If you choose the 10:00 am time slot and the Accademia ticket office closes at that time you will be moved to the first available slot, 12:00 pm, 13:00 pm, 14:00 pm or 15:00 pm.
  • Skip the Line included, means you'll be in the fast line, not that you won't have anyone in front of you.
  • It is advisable not to book tours on the same day, with close times
  • Please leave a Whatsapp number where you will be contacted.
  • Important notice for last minute bookings (on the same day or from one day to the next): in case of lack of seats the customer will be placed on the day following the booked date.