Donatello's bronze David, made for Cosimo de' Medici, perhaps c. 1440, had been appropriated by the Signoria in 1494, when the Medici were exiled from Florence, and the statue was installed in the …

Director Cecilie Hollberg and restorer Eleonora Pucci talk about the icon of the Renaissance: the David. An evocative in-depth look at Michelangelo Buonarroti's masterpiece, between beauty and …

At the Accademia Gallery, you can admire from a short distance the perfection of the most famous statue in Florence and, perhaps, in all the world: Michelangelo’s David. This astonishing …

Mar 18, 2026 · Planning to visit the statue of David in Florence? Learn how to avoid the crowds, book the right tickets, and truly experience Michelangelo’s masterpiece.

Michelangelo's David, housed in the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, is one of the world's most famous works of art and a symbol of the Italian Renaissance.

Aug 15, 2025 · Read on for a quick guide to the 3 statues of David in Florence, plus tips on seeing the original!

May 12, 2025 · Currently, there are three statues of David—one authentic one and two replicas. In this guide, you’ll learn about the significance of the statue and where to find all three Davids in Florence.

The original sculpture of the David is in the Accademia Gallery of Florence. The second copy of the David is located in Piazza della Signoria (Duomo Square), just opposite the Palazzo Vecchio (Old …

At the Accademia Gallery, visitors can feel close to the perfect beauty of the most famous sculpture in Florence—and maybe even world-wide: Michelangelo's David.

Mar 13, 2025 · Michelangelo’s “David,” housed in the Galleria dell’Academia in Florence, is arguably the most famous statue in the world. Yes, there are other masterpieces to see at the gallery—but the line …