The Bargello is a medieval palace made to host the ruler of the city. Shortly after, it became a prison, for torture and capital punishments. You will hear thrilling tales about that time period. Since 1880, the Bargello became a museum dedicated to sculptures; the majority of the pieces exhibited here are made by great Florentine artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Cellini and Verrocchio (teacher of Leonardo da Vinci).

If you are a great admirer of Michelangelo, in this museum you will find the first renaissance sculpture made by the master - even this statue had been rejected by the customer, it was the sculpture that paved the way for him in the restricted world of arts.

In the Museum you will also see the first nude sculpture of the Renaissance, for many centuries this type of artistic expression was prohibited by the church, but Donatello - with audacity - casted this beautiful bronze sculpture around 1440! Looking at this revolutionary piece of art, you will learn about the social significance of the sculpture for the city and will be amazed with his elegance.

The museum has a collection of weapons, shields and armor and a magnificent collection of old jewels- part of the patrimony belonged to the Dukes of Florence.