The highlight of the Galleria dell’Accademia is Michelangelo’s 17-foot-high statue David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture carved in 1504 that leaves visitors in awe. Discover other notable Renaissance works from the 14th to 16th centuries, including the searing, unfinished sculptures The Prisoners, also by Michelangelo. Insutrctive panels This gallery is much smaller than the Uffizi, making it ideal for a shorter visit.

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