Overview
This museum holds the original David, the 5.17m masterpiece Michelangelo completed in his 20s over four years. Capturing David in the tense moment before facing Goliath, it is the supreme achievement of Renaissance sculpture, moved here in 1873 from Piazza della Signoria for protection. The statue stands in the 9.4m-tall Tribune hall, joined by Michelangelo's four unfinished 'Slaves' and collections of Byzantine and Gothic painting. Coming face-to-face with David is a peak Florence experience. Admission about EUR 16 (online booking essential). 10-minute walk from the Duomo.
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 08:15-18:50 (closed Mondays)
Travel Tips
Online booking is essential, days ahead in peak season. Beyond David, don't miss the unfinished 'Slaves'.
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Other attractions in Florence
Uffizi Gallery
A world-class museum brimming with Renaissance masterpieces, including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.
Florence Duomo
The cathedral whose Brunelleschi-designed red dome dominates Florence's skyline.
Piazzale Michelangelo
A hilltop terrace offering the most iconic panoramic view of Florence, especially at sunset.
Ponte Vecchio
The medieval bridge across the Arno, its sides lined with goldsmiths' shops - a Florence icon.
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
The Medici family's grand Renaissance palace and the prototype of the Italian formal garden.
Basilica of Santa Croce
The Italian Pantheon, with tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli.
Palazzo Vecchio & Piazza della Signoria
Florence's town hall and an open-air sculpture gallery anchored by a David replica.