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Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello Museum)

Via del Proconsolo 4, 50122 Florence, Italy
055 238 8606
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As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ranked #15 of 181 attractions in Florence
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites, Government Buildings
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Housed in the Palazzo del Podesta (1255 AD) as the residence of Florence's chief magistrate, this museum houses an unrivalled collection of Italian... more » Owner description: Housed in the Palazzo del Podesta (1255 AD) as the residence of Florence's chief magistrate, this museum houses an unrivalled collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Cheaper than other near museums, it has great art pieces and sculptures as Donatello's David (incredibly beautiful) and Bachus by Michelangelo, and many, many others. It's also a nice building (palazzo). Really worth the visit. Best of all, great art and not crowded!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

This was my third trip to Florence but the first time making it to this museum. It is simply THE collection of Florentine Renaissance sculpture. While Michelangelo's amazing David has all the fame, Verocchio's David is also a must-see. A small beautiful bronze sculpture with a grin as mysterious as the Mona Lisa. There are great works by Doatello and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

The Museo is very interesting well laid out and have plenty of multi lingual staff. I found the exhibits fresh and interesting and very well presented

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Dudley, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

See the Donatello version of "David" as well as some outstanding Michelangelo pieces. It's worth spending time to look at each of the works from all sides to appreciate the techniques used by the sculptors.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Some of the best sculptures in the city! You will see 3 different David sculptures from other popular and talented artists like Donatello.

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Marseille, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

This museum houses an amazing collection of sculptures, among those a less famous David, this one by Donatello, and the statue of Bacchus by Michelangelo (and some other three by the old master).

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013 NEW

This Museum is pretty interesting. I would highly recommend stepping into and reading the about the Museum and all the things that it has to offer.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Well, not Michelangelo's David, but two of Donatello's and one by Giambologna I believe. Very amazing. Don't miss this place. It is packed to the brim with masterpieces.

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Most visitors come here for sculptures by Donatello. So did I, but I am not so fond of the feminine style in his David. Instead I concentrated on the bird statues. They are superb! And if you go to the farthest corner of the fantastic exhibition of ceramics you will see some pictures in the bottom of a soup bowl... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

We stopped in the Bargello after our visit to the Academia and before we went to the Uffizi. Our older daughter had highly recommended the Bargello, and all I can say is, what an incredible experience! The Bargello is mostly sculpture, including some very early Michaelangelos, and many of the sculptures are displayed in a large inner courtyard as well... More

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