Skip-the-Line Florence Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
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The Galleria dell’Accademia (Accademia Gallery)in Florence is one of the most important sculpture museums in the world.
Here is the most significant number of sculptures by Michelangelo in the world, seven, including the famous David.
The colossal work was brought here in 1873, moved from its original location in Piazza della Signoria: the figure of the young David defeating the giant, which has become one of the symbols of Florence, embodied the freedom of the Florentine Republic and for this reason, the statue was positioned in front of Palazzo Vecchio.
Today it is housed in a specially built grandstand, scenically placed at the end of a gallery, surrounded by natural lighting guaranteed by a vast skylight.
Skip-the-Line Florence Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
The home of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, starting with David, and the works of other important artists
At the Accademia gallery, you can also admire the Prigioni (or Slaves), the famous four unfinished sculptures by Michelangelo, figures who seem to want to free themselves from the marble that imprisons them which are among the best examples of Michelangelo’s working method, the unfinished. Made for the tomb of Julius II, they were instead used by the Grand Duke Cosimo de’ Medici to decorate the Grotta del Buontalenti in the Boboli Gardens. The Awakening enslaved person, the Young enslaved person, the Bearded Slave, and the Atlas only arrived at the Gallery in 1908.
The collection of Michelangelo’s works includes the Palestrina Pietà and the San Matteo.
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Skip-the-Line Florence Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
Michelangelo‘s David is a fantastic work of art that many consider one of history’s greatest masterpieces. With a fascinating small group guided tour, you’ll skip the long entrance lines and get up close and personal with this incredible statue.
As part of the tour, you’ll also see other works of Renaissance art, including paintings from the 15th century by famous artists like Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and Uccello. Your guide will be with you every step of the way, providing explanations and insights into each artwork.
Some of the other highlights of the tour include Michelangelo‘s Slaves, a series of captive figures carved from marble, and Giambologna‘s original plaster cast of the famous Rape of the Sabine Women statue in Piazza della Signoria.
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Florence Accademia Gallery by booking a guided tour today!
Skip-the-Line Florence Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
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Instructions
Show your ticket to the assistant wearing an ACCORD identification badge. They will be holding a panel advertising the tour in front of the main entrance of the Accademia Gallery.
Reschedule policy
Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
Meeting point
Accademia Gallery, Via Ricasoli 60, Florence
Important information
Meet the guide outside the Gallery before the tour.
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