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How much do you know about Michelangelo’s “David” statue?

Michelangelo's "David"

Here's my guide to seeing Michelangelo's David at Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia. The 17 foot tall David is perhaps the world's most famous sculpture. It's a top attraction in Florence. In this guide, I give you an overview of the famous sculpture and tell you how to see it in Florence.

Fun fact, Michelangelo's David has weak ankles. Cracks have formed over the last 500 years and it's in serious trouble if an earthquake hits Florence. Scary to think that something frequently held up as an exemplar of culture might be vulnerable is pretty alarming. In David's Ankles, New York Times' Sam Anderson probes

A stunning new exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford shines new light on the Renaissance Master’s language of drawing​

Updated: May 2024 The masterful statue of David by Michelangelo is honestly a must-see in Florence. It is truly an incredible piece of art in a stunning setting, but that also means that pretty much everyone else visiting Florence also wants to see the sculpture. Luckily, you can buy tickets ahead of time to skip [...]