Let’s Visit the Academy Gallery in Florence

Most people who visit Florence arrive with the thought of finally meeting Michelangelo’s David, but when you realize that the one located in Piazza della Signoria (Lordship Square), in front of Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace), is a replica, it’s such a bummer! Don’t worry though; the original David sculpture is still located in the Academy Gallery, and it’s worth a visit! And here comes the unending question: where is the original David made by the greatest sculptor of all time, Michelangelo Buonarroti? Easy question to answer: at the Galleria dell’Accademia (Accademia Gallery) in Florence. Let’s go to our post of the day: Visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Here at Your Travel to Italy with Ana Patricia, you make the trip of your dreams!!! ALSO: see our “Accommodation in Italy – Tips for your holidays!”

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1) Let’s Visit the Academy Gallery in Florence: LEARN ITS HISTORY

The Galleria dell’Accademia (Academy Gallery), founded in the latter half of the 18th century as an Academy of Fine Arts, initially served as a venue for aspiring artists to study and replicate works from desecrated churches and collections of the Medici and Lorenas families in Florence. In the late 19th century, a decision was made to relocate Michelangelo’s David, previously situated in Piazza della Signoria, for preservation reasons. After considering various options, a section of the Academy of Fine Arts was transformed into a museum, becoming the new “home” for the renowned sculpture. Read also What are the 10 must-see sights in Florence?

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2) Let’s Visit the Academy Gallery in Florence: VISIT THE MUSEUM COLLECTION AND ITS ROOMS

The Galleria dell’Accademia (Accademia Gallery) collection: The Galeria dell’Accademia (Accademia Gallery) houses many important works, and thousands of tourists visit the museum each year, especially to admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces, among them the Slaves, Saint Matthew, Palestrina Pietà, and, above all, the magnificent statue of David, located in the Tribune that was built specifically to accommodate it after his transfer from Piazza della Signoria (Lordship Square).

Florentine artists

The other rooms of the museum are home to important works by great Florentine artists such as Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Pontormo, Andrea del Sarto, Bronzino, Alessandro Allori, and Orcagna, just to name a few.

Museum of Musical Instruments

The most recent section of the Accademia houses the Museum of Musical Instruments, where old instruments that belonged to the Medici family and the Lorenas are displayed, including some instruments by Stradivari and Bartolomeo Cristofori, inventor of the piano.

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Useful Information for visiting the Accademia Gallery in Florence

If your time is limited in Florence, to avoid the long queues at the box office, especially at the busiest stations, it is recommended to buy entrance tickets in advance, in addition to, of course, booking your guided tour of the museum and discovering the masterpieces together with a personal guide.

Address: 60, Via Ricasoli, 58, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Official website in Italian: galleriaaccademiafirenze
Ticket value: €8–12
To avoid long lines, I advise you to book tickets in advance. TICKET IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE!

Schedules

Open: From Tuesday to Sunday, from 08:15 a.m. to 06 p.m.
Closed: Every Monday, January 1st, December 25th, and May 1st.

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Conclusion

Let’s Visit the Academy Gallery in Florence! As it is a gallery that houses many important works, especially Michelangelo’s masterpieces, you cannot miss it on your list of museums in Italy. And if you feel insecure, have no time, and need help organizing your trip, don’t hesitate to contact me! I would love to help you make your dream trip to Italy come true. And how can I do that? Keep reading this post until the end and you will understand how we make your life and your trip much easier

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