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Galleria dell'AccademiavsDuomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Both are praised by expert writers. Overall, Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is preferred by most reviewers compared to Accademia Gallery. Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore scores 95 with accolades from 8 reviewers like Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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Via Ricasoli 58-60, 50122 Florence
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Fodor's "The collection of Florentine paintings, dating from the 13th to the 18th centuries, is largely unremarkable, but the sculptures by Michelangelo are worth the price of admission." Full review
Concierge "The vast majority of the people in the mile-long line outside this former art school are here for one reason only: to ogle what is probably the most famous nude sculpture in the world."
Travel + Leisure "There’s always a long line outside Florence’s Academy of Fine Arts, everyone waiting to see arguably the world’s most famous sculpture: Michelangelo’s David." Full review
Frommer's "“David”—“Il Gigante”—is much larger than most people imagine... he hasn’t faded with time, either." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The people who wait in line for hours to get into this gallery are here to see one thing and one thing only; Michelangelo's celebrated David, the world's most famous nude statue." Full review
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Have a good look by all means, but don't miss the gallery's other master works that include Michelangelo's four Slaves (also known as the Nonfiniti, or unfinished) which seem to burst from their stone prison.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Accademia is remarkable for its collection of sculpture by Michelangelo." Full review
Afar Magazine "Most people head to this ex-art school to ogle the world’s most famous nude statue." Full review
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To avoid endless lines, advance booking is advised.
National Geographic "Home to Michelangelo’s “David” and his four non finiti (unfinished) stone “Slaves”; also some paintings, including work by Botticelli." Full review
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Tip: Arrive early to avoid long lines or prebook tickets through Firenze Musei.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This modern art gallery exhibits works from the 19C and 20C arranged according to themes or trends such as neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Purism, historical painting, portraits and landscape painting." Full review
The Telegraph "<span class="m_first-letter">T</span>he world’s most famous nude statue stands in splendid isolation in the 'tribuna' of the Accademia Gallery; just follow the line of people snaking round the block and you’ll find him" Full review
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore Fodor's Concierge Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
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U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
via della Canonica, 1, Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Florence
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Fodor's "In 1296 Arnolfo di Cambio (circa 1245–circa 1310) was commissioned to build "the loftiest, most sumptuous edifice human invention could devise" in the Romanesque style." Full review
Concierge "Building began in the 1290s under the direction of Arnolfo Di Cambio, and the structure was designed to supersede all other churches in size and sheer magnificence."
Travel + Leisure "You get to glimpse up close some of the innovative engineering techniques that genius architect Brunelleschi used to create what was, in 1436, the largest dome in history." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The insoluble problem of the dome was solved with genius by Brunelleschi in 1420."
Condé Nast Traveler "To visit is to be awed." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Duomo, Baptistry, and Campanile are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that covers the entire historic center of Florence." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Not only Florence's religious center, it's also the city's most recognizable attraction. Occupying the Piazza del Duomo in the heart of the city...was erected during the 14th century" Full review
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The red-tiled cupola was designed by Brunelleschi and is described as a must-see by experts and travelers alike.
Frommer's "For centuries, people have commented that Florence's cathedral is turned inside out, its exterior boasting Brunelleschi's famous dome and a festive cladding of white, green, and pink marble." Full review
