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Palazzo VecchiovsGalleria dell'Accademia
Both Palazzo Vecchio and Accademia Gallery are praised by professionals. Overall, Palazzo Vecchio is preferred by most professionals compared to Accademia Gallery. Palazzo Vecchio is ranked #6 in Florence with approval from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Let's Go.
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Fodor's "Florence's forbidding, fortresslike city hall was begun in 1299, presumably designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, and its massive bulk and towering campanile dominate Piazza della Signoria." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Florence's medieval-style city hall, Palazzo Vecchio overflows with acres of frescoes depicting the Medici family's leading figures and feats." Full review
Let's Go "One of the highlights is the Room of the 500s, which features worryingly aggressive/erotic statues for a room that used to hold a political council. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Palazzo Vecchio entrance." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Topped by a fine 94m-high bell tower, this huge building dominates its square." Full review
Afar Magazine "This imposing building has served as Florence’s town hall since Medici times." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It's studded with works by the likes of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bronzino, but it's the ruling Medici family's private rooms, frescoed by Giorgio Vasari, that really spin back the centuries."
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July 7, 2021
Frommer's "Florence's fortresslike town hall was built from 1299 to 1302 on the designs of Arnolfo di Cambio, Gothic master builder of the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Palazzo Vecchio is an amazing example of Renaissance architecture. Statues by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Giorgio Vasari dot the exterior, and the interior is equally incredible."
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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
