Visit the Accademia Gallery

The Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy is the Galleria dell' Accademia, for sure, best known for its Michelangelo's sculptures.

A visit to the Tribune to see Michelangelo's David along with his Prisoners (or Slaves) and St. Matthew is what draws most people and makes over half a million visitors every year.

Entering the main rooms of the Accademia, works by great Italian artists are to be seen, among others: Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Pontormo, Andrea del Sarto Allessandro Allori and Orcagna.

The final Medici family bequeathed many works that had in their origin been commissioned by them as well as gathered in extended collections to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, thus allowing these beautiful works to belong to all mankind's heritage. Included among these is the Museum of Musical Instruments, presenting rare historical treasures by Stradivari and Bartolomeo Cristofori (inventor of the piano). It also makes its appearance upon a subsidiary commission by the Medici. When in Florence, take it slow and make sure to steal some moments just for yourself.

A visit to Accademia Gallery is quite important. In order to facilitate the organization of your visit to the museum, this online information guide provides in the Plan Your Visit section important details about hours of opening and admission, and more, while insights into rooms, major artworks, and corridors are supplied in Explore The Museum.

If you don't have much time in Florence and want to avoid long lines in high season, below is information on how to buy tickets to the Accademia. You also have the option to book a guided tour or a private guide so that you can dive into the artistic heritage of this city.