Florence
Michelangelo's David
A Classic of Renaissance Sculpture
1 Piazza Pitti
Galleria dell'Accademia
Firenze, 50125
Nearest Train: ATAF 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 17, 20, 25, 31, 32, 57, 68, 70, C
Phone: +39 055 238 8609
Fax: +39 055 238 8609
Website | EmailThe world-renowned David, sculpted by Michelangelo between 1500 and 1504, is considered, along with the Pietà , the masterpiece of its creator who was only 26 years old at that time. Made out of an irregular block of marble, the statue portrays the biblical hero David before entering his battle against Goliath. It symbolizes the youth and strengh and is known to represent the power of the Florentine Republic. Originally, the statue stood in front of the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio. For a better preservation, it has been removed from outdoors and is now displayed at the Galleria dell'Accademia. A copy of the statue remains on the Piazza della Signoria. Admission: 6.50.
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