[2025 Florence Attraction] Travel Guide for David of Michelangelo (Updated May)

Visit the Galleria dell'Accademia while visiting Florence is a must! The galley is not too big, people go in just for the photo of this statue, but there are so much more to see in this gallery if you love art piece. I enjoy seeing all the other statue too, the room filled with statues are amazing, you can see the details of how artists creat their work and able to show the emotions and expressions from the art. There are many other paintings, other than paintings about religion, there are some for musicians, there is also an area showing the generations of pianos.

Location: Florence Experience: Marvel at the Ideal Human Being Follow me as I document and share my travel experiences! If you didn’t book a ticket on line, go past the entrance of Accademia and opposite you will see a Ticket Booth where you can obtain on the spot entry. There are 15 minute intervals between each entry batch so waiting time isn’t long. After experiencing all the beauty of Florence, this remains the most magnificent experience.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 The Florence landmark "David" is a nude male statue created by the Renaissance master Michelangelo from 1501 to 1504 using white marble. It is 5.17 meters tall and weighs 6 tons. The prototype is the Jewish hero King David in the Bible. On the eve of its completion in 1504, Florence discussed placing it on the top floor of the church, but because the statue was too shocking, it was finally located at the entrance of the Old Palace of the Town Hall. In 1873, in order to protect the original, the statue was moved to the Gallery of the Florence Academy of Fine Arts for collection, and a replica was erected at the original site in 1910. Today, there are three statues of David on display to the public in Florence: the original in the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, the bronze version in the center of Piazzale Michelangelo, and the stone replica in front of the main entrance to the Town Hall.

#Spring0yentrip ・Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore ・Piazzale Michelangelo ・Leaning Tower of Pisa 💰4890 ・Palazzo Vecchio ・Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy ・Piazza della Repubblica ・Medici Chapels ・Accademia Gallery 💰3260 🍽️Focaccia la notte 🍽️Bucchetta dal vino 🍽️Dolci e dolcezze The cathedral can be seen as soon as you leave the station. It is very large, and when you get close to it, you can see the intricate details of the work. It is truly beautiful. It is lit up at night, and the atmosphere is different and beautiful. The view and taste of the terrace restaurant nearby is amazing! You can buy cosmetics and perfumes at the Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy. The staff are very kind and will tell you a lot. They also gave me a lot of samples! The Accademia Gallery and the Medici Chapels were breathtakingly beautiful. You can make a reservation in advance for about 3,000 yen. However, it's too big and the passageways are complicated, so it's crowded, so I recommend checking out the places you want to see in advance!

Michaelangelo's masterpiece needs no introduction. There was such anticipation created in me on the day I went to the academia dell Galleria where this legendry masterpiece is housed. A mere statue with so much tall around it and so much explanation. There are guided practically hired to get the best experience and understanding of this. I went on my own but like anyone else I had read up and the moment I saw the statue i was in awe of it. The sense of realistic depiction, and then not very accurate but with everything that michaelangelo did with this statue has a reason and explanation. That blows my mind. I kept staring at the right hand that was intentionally done bigger. Something else was quite small though. But coming back to the hand, my eyes were fixated in the veins and the way it looked as if it would move and David would come to life. I would say it is worth the hassle. Because there are huge ques to get in. Oh and get your tickets online, that won't get you in quickly by better than buying at the venue. It's a timed ticket, you have to come by that time for entry. This masterpiece is not to be missed. You get to brag for the rest of your life " I saw michaelangelo's David in person" haha #italytrip #michelangelostatue #museum #epic #summerdestinations #100waysoftravel

As soon as you arrive in Florence, you will see tram tracks crisscrossing the road. It was our first time riding a tram in Italy, and on the way to our destination, we were able to admire this city, which is known as the "Medieval Athens." We spent a whole day exploring Florence's city center and visiting various attractions: 🏫Accademia delle Belle Arti di Firenze Speaking of Florence, one will definitely think of the famous David of Michelangelo. As a work of Michelangelo, the sculpture of David is quite rigorous and delicate. Its muscle lines and veins on the hands show the contemporary praise for the human body and masculine charm. As the first art school in Europe, it houses various statues and paintings, as well as a musical instrument museum. Friends who love art must visit here! (You must make an appointment in advance, otherwise you will have to wait for more than an hour.) ⛪️Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore As an iconic building in Florence, we were attracted by its exquisite facade as soon as we arrived at the main entrance. The painting of "The Last Judgment" inside the dome is even more amazing. After dinner and finishing the day's itinerary, we happened to pass by a park and took some photos before nightfall. It was really beautiful 💫🫶🏻 (it was taken at 10pm! Yes, I am still surprised by such a long daylight hour^^) -to be continued- 🍽️ Lunch today - Mercato Centrale Firenze (Central Market) @ilmercatocentralefirenze: As one of the tourist attractions, we also visited it. The lower floor mainly sells various groceries and food, while the upper floor is the cooked food market, and the prices are quite affordable (there are many people during lunch time, so you need to reserve time to wait for a seat, and also pay attention to the opening hours of your favorite stores~) 🗣️We ordered Da Nerbone's tripe buns (a local delicacy from central Italy, very delicious without any fishy smell!), Pasta Fresca's rigatoni (very, very fragrant cheese, also very delicious!), Fausto Savigni's beef salad 💰 Average consumption per person: about 10 euros 🌟Rating: 4.5/5.0 🍽️Today’s dinner – Mercato Centrale 🗣️This restaurant is highly rated online, but the prices are high and the portions are small. The only thing that impressed me was the dessert that appeared on Master Chef. We think this restaurant is not cost-effective for tourists. 💰 Average consumption per person: about 25 euros 🌟Rating: 3.5/5.0 📍Florence, Italy