The Accademia delle Belle Arti is a traditional museum in Florence which houses Michelangelo’s original David  – while looking at David you will understand the political meaning of this piece of art for Florence and why it caused so much disagreement between him and Leonardo da Vinci!

The museum also holds semi-finished sculptures of the genius Michelangelo. In front of them you have the opportunity to understand the sculptural working techniques of this great artist, his process of creation and the mystery behind the sculptures that he left in stage of work in process.

The museum also houses the beautiful sculpture of the Rape of the Sabines by Gianbologna, a room of musical instruments - where you will learn which musical instrument was invented in Florence! You can also visit the beautiful Gypsoteca and rooms dedicated to Gothic painting.