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Statue of David: Traveler Reviews

Galleria dell'Accademia | Via Ricasoli 58-60, 50122 Florence, Italy
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Ranked #2 of 176 attractions in Florence
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Type: Monuments/ Statues
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: Whether or not you are into art, this is a must-see when visiting Florence: Michelangelo's magnificent marble statue of the biblical hero, David.
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bangkok
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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“A Must Do in Florence”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Make sure you visit the "Real" statue, it's one of those life list things, and a must do.
The museum is only a couple of Euro to get in.
There is not much else to see but the Statue, a few other statues in a side area but your there for the David.

The staff will prevent you from taking photos, which is highly annoying.

However if you want a Facebook moment photo, there is a full size copy in the square in the city centre, commonly known as the "Fake David" by the locals I talked to.

The gift shop was very reasonable prices for some items so you can still get a something to remember the visit. I got a small David Head (~15 cm high) for about 20 Euro. less than 1/2 I was expecting to pay.

Visited January 2013
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“David! David! David!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Our visit in February was perfect! No crowds or lines. Do not miss this masterpiece! We were able to see the Accademia the afternoon we arrived and take our time until closing.

Visited February 2013
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San Diego, California
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“The star of Florence”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

A visit with David at his home at the Accademia should be one of the top 3 items on your must-see list for Florence. No crowds when we went in February, but I highly recommend getting their early in the day. Probably my favorite of Michelagelo's works, David really comes alive as you circumnavigate the 17-foot tall statue. Only one word can describe him: sublime.

Visited February 2013
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“Nice to see it in February without the crowds”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

Just because it's the famous David and you know there will be hordes of tourists crowding your view is NOT a reason to miss this masterpiece. Michelangelo's muscular "buff" version of David will make you want to go home and start exercising more!

Visited February 2013
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“Majestic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

Beautifully located at the entrance of Palazzo Vecchio, one of the most beautiful statues I have ever seen

Visited November 2012
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