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Galleria dell'AccademiavsCappelle Medicee
Both are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Accademia Gallery ranks marginally better than Medici Chapels. Accademia Gallery ranks #7 in Florence with praise from 8 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Galleria dell'Accademia
Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
National Geographic Michelin Guide
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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
Cappelle Medicee Concierge Fodor's
Let's Go Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Piazza Madonna degli Aldobrandini 6, Florence
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Concierge "Attached to the church of San Lorenzo, this complex of three rooms is the final resting place of Medicis great and small."
Fodor's "A tour de force of architecture and sculpture. " Full review
Let's Go "The dark Cappella Principe hovers over the sky and guards six mighty-looking tombs of Medici rulers. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The funerary chapel... is striking for its sheer scale and its sombre aspect. The New Sacristy (built to house the Medici tombs - note the sculpture) is Michelangelo's." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Medici Chapels are two beautiful chapels in the Basilica of San Lorenzo, which set the stage for the Renaissance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Michelangelo's most mournful works are these intimate tombs of the Medici family, topped with colossal figures of Night, Day, Dusk and Dawn, with a Madonna and Child between them."
Florence Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Frommer's "This pair mirrors the similarly fashioned “Day” (male) and “Night” (female) across the way. " Full review
