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We can all agree without a shadow of a doubt that Italy is the cultural and artistic capital of the world. From the heydays of the Roman Empire to the advent of Renaissance, from inspiring Etruscan architecture to pioneering the culinary field, Italy has known art and history like the back of its hand. Keeping that in mind, it shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that one of the most prominent art gallery and museum in the world is situated at the heart of Florence. Accademia Gallery<\/a> of Florence (or Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze) is home to some of the most notable works of art on this planet, which makes it the second most visited art gallery in Italy.<\/p>\n

In a Nutshell<\/h2>\n

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Know before you go<\/h4>\n

Best time to visit – Early mornings or after 5 pmSuggested duration – 2 HoursBuilt in – 1784Starting Accademia Gallery Ticket<\/a> price – \u20ac18.5Closest Bus Stop – Santissima Annunziata<\/p>\n

Opening Hours<\/h4>\n

Tuesday to Sunday (8:15 am – 6:20 pm)Closed on Mondays<\/p>\n

Must-see<\/h4>\n

David, by MichelangeloSlaves, by MichelangeloCoronation of the Virgin, by Jacopo di CioneThe Rape of the Sabine Women, by GiambolognaTree of Life, by Pacino di Buonaguida<\/p>\n

Address<\/h4>\n

Via Ricasoli, 58\/60, 50122 Firenze FI, ItalyGet directions<\/a><\/p>\n

Why should you visit Accademia Gallery? <\/h2>\n

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Accademia Gallery chronicles the history of Italy through its diverse collection. The Grand Ducal collection of forty musical instruments hosted in the Accademia Gallery is an essential part that formed the Medicean court. The Hall of Prisoners on display is a tribute to the artistic genius of Michelangelo. Apart from that, Accademia Gallery is also home to landmark 13th and 14th Century artwork. This art gallery is not just for the artistically inclined. Its awe-inspiring multifariousness will keep any sensible person hooked for a long time.<\/p>\n

A Brief History of the Accademia Gallery <\/h2>\n

Grand Duke Peter Leopold of Lorraine established the Academy of Fine Arts in 1784, and as an extension of the institute, Accademia Gallery was opened. The gallery occupies the antique spaces of Hospital of Saint Matthew and the Convent of Saint Niccolo\u2019 of Cafaggio. Formerly, these spaces were used to house artworks that were intended for study by the Academy of Fine Arts students. Over the years, the current collection of artwork at Accademia Gallery was achieved with the help of various convents and monasteries. Since its public opening in 1892, various popular works of art have been added to the Accademia Gallery roster.<\/p>\n

Accademia Gallery Tickets<\/h2>\n

Galleria dell’Accademia is one of the most visited museums and a top attraction in Florence. To skip the long waiting lines at the ticket office, make sure you have your Accademia Gallery Tickets<\/a> in your hand before your visit. Headout also offers combo tickets that includes fast track access to various other attractions in Florence with just a few more euros for you to have a hassle-free visit. <\/p>\n

Accademia Gallery Combo Tickets<\/h2>\n

If you want to save a few euros, grab the chance of seeing the best of the city with these combo tickets! You can choose skip-the-line tickets<\/a> or include guided tours<\/a> of the top attractions to learn about the mind-boggling history and architecture of Florence. <\/p>\n

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Accademia Gallery Guided Tours<\/h2>\n

If you’re visiting Florence’s stunning Accademia Gallery, why not go all out: with an expert tour guide by your side.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Halls of Accademia Gallery <\/h2>\n

Accademia Gallery has seven halls of fame(ous) statues and paintings. Here is a glimpse to know what to expect from each of them. <\/p>\n

1<\/span>Hall of the Colossus<\/h2>\n

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Named after the ancient plaster casts housed here, Hall of the Colossus was renovated in 2013 to arrive at its current form. Upon entering, on the same wall as the entrance, you will be able to admire the works of Domenico Ghirlandaio, Filippino Lippi, Paolo Uccello, Perugino, and Botticelli. On the wall to the left, there are six exhibits of 15th Century altarpieces, each one explicating the development of Florentine School of art. On the right, there sits Giambologna\u2019s plaster cast. It is surrounded by three of the most intricate altarpieces you will ever see, created Perugino, Raffaellino del Garbo, and Filippino Lippi.<\/p>\n

2<\/span>Hall of the Prisoners<\/h2>\n

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The Hall of the Prisoners took its name from the four enormous male nudes that you find here now. There is a significant amount of history that entwines these sculptures. These were commissioned in 1505 and outdates Sistine Chapel. The sculptures were intended to be a part of the spectacular tomb of Pope Julius II Della Rovere. Michelangelo had to eventually stop working on these due to financial shortcomings. Finally, these sculptures weren\u2019t a part of the structure anymore and thus remained in Florence. In addition to these, you will also find paintings by Granacci, Andrea del Sarto, Fra\u2019 Bartolomeo, Pontormo, and Michele di Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio. <\/p>\n

3<\/span>The Tribune<\/h2>\n

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Michelangelo\u2019s David has always been one of the most remarkable works of art. Since its completion in 1504, the sculpture had maintained its position at Piazza Della Signoria, braving nature. In the 1850s, it was decided that David shall be moved inside a tribune within Accademia Gallery. That is how The Tribune came into being. Initially, copies of a number of Michelangelo\u2019s paintings were present within The Tribune. David can now be found flanked by works of artists like Bronzino, Cecchino Salviati, and Allori, whose style and ideas are said to be similar to Michelangelo\u2019s. <\/p>\n

4<\/span>Gipsoteca Bartolini<\/h2>\n

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This hall has been a part of Accademia Gallery since 1784, when Peter Leopold, the Grand Duke of Tuscany ordered to convert the Friary Hospital of San Matthew into an art gallery for the students of the Fine Arts Academy. Lorenzo Bartolini, one of the leading professors at the Academy contributed a lion\u2019s of his works for this hall. Pampaloni was another artist whose works can be seen in Gipsoteca Bartolini. The collection in this hall exhibits the evolution of Florentine art from New-classicism to Romanticism. <\/p>\n

5<\/span>Florentine Gothic<\/h2>\n

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The last hall on the ground floor, comprising of three rooms, is called Florentine Gothic. The three rooms are dedicated to 13th and early 14th century, the Giottesque painters and Orcagna and his brothers, respectively. The first of these rooms houses the oldest works of art in Accademia Gallery from the 13th and 14th centuries. The second room has artworks by the followers of Giotto, who brought back nature in his works. The last room displays artworks mainly by the four artist brothers Andrea, Nardo, Matteo, and Jacopo di Cione. Some of the artworks in the hall has been recently restored. <\/p>\n

6<\/span>Museum of Musical Instruments<\/h2>\n

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As the name suggests, this hall hosts over forty musical instruments that played a significant role in the day to day business of the Medicean court. The material used and the fine work on the instruments paint a proper image of the society of its time. The magnificent collection of string and wind instruments detail how musically inclined the erstwhile civilization was. In addition to the instruments, the tour comes with multimedia systems to bring all the information to your fingertips. <\/p>\n

7<\/span>Florence Between 1370 and 1430<\/h2>\n

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This hall was reorganized and redesigned in 2013 to give it a brighter look and feel. A compilation of late 14th Century art was put together in this hall on the first floor. The first works of art that you come across in the hall is dedicated to the regional religious practices during the time in Florence. The main hall is mainly comprised of the art commissioned by the Florentine Guilds. The altarpieces are the greatest attraction in this part of the hall. They are brilliant exhibits of Gothic architecture. <\/p>\n

Top 5 Must See Works at the Accademia Gallery<\/h2>\n

1<\/span>David by Michelangelo<\/h3>\n

Almost three years in the making, this icon of Renaissance art today stands as the crown jewel of Accademia Gallery. Michelangelo\u2019s David can now be seen in the Tribune at the Accademia Gallery under a skylight that was intended to appear as a halo above the structure.<\/p>\n

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2<\/span>Rape of the Sabines by Jean de Boulogne<\/h3>\n

In the hall of the Colossus, stands this plaster cast model that was put together by Jean de Boulogne. The model depicts three figures in astonishing detail, engaged in a serpentine motion. The entire structure was cut from a single block of marble.<\/p>\n

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3<\/span>Coronation of the Virgin by Jacopo Di Cione<\/h3>\n

If there ever was a panel painting that you need to see, it is this. The abundant use of the golden colour gives the painting a strange radiance. The reason for this is that the painting was commissioned by the Magistrates of the mint.<\/p>\n

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4<\/span>Slaves by Michelangelo<\/h3>\n

This work comprises four male nudes. Initially these statues hit many roadblocks until they were abandoned in an unfinished state. However, it is claimed that the statues were deliberately left in an incomplete state to better represent the effort of the slaves to free themselves from the marble rigidity.<\/p>\n

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5<\/span>Tree of Life by Pacino di Buonaguida<\/h3>\n

Another must-see at the Accademia Gallery, the Tree of Life is an extraordinary work by Pacino di Buonaguida. The Genesis of creation and fall is represented in the painting with the crucified Christ appearing as the tree. From each branch in the tree hang ornaments that depict various biblical events.<\/p>\n

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Good To Know Before You Go<\/h2>\n

Opening Hours Accademia Gallery<\/h3>\n

Tuesday to Sunday (8:15 AM – 6:20 PM) The ticket office closes at 6:20 PM and they start shutting operations by 6:40 PMAccademia Gallery remains closed on Mondays, New Years Day, Christmas and May 1st<\/p>\n

Getting to Accademia Gallery<\/h3>\n

Address<\/strong>Via Ricasoli, 58\/60, 50122 Firenze FI, ItalyBy Train<\/strong>The closest station to Accademia Gallery is the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station. From here, the Gallery is a 10 minute walk.By Car<\/strong>The closest car park is near the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station. You can park your car here and take a quick walk to the Accademia Gallery By Bus<\/strong>You can take any bus that has a stop at the anta Maria Novella (SMN) train station. From here, you can walk over to the Accademia Gallery<\/p>\n

Rules and Regulations<\/strong>\u2022 All luggage have to be checked into the cloakroom before entry.\u2022 Full ticket prices will have to be paid for all non-EU visitors above the age of 18 years.\u2022 On the first Sunday of every month, ticket prices are waived for everyone.\u2022 Using professional photography equipment with flash is prohibited.\u2022 Do not touch the artworks or lean on the bases of the statues.<\/p>\n

Insider Tips on Visiting the Accademia Gallery<\/h2>\n