Bargello National Museum and Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Italy

The museum is renowned for its collection of sculptures, decorative arts, and Renaissance masterpieces.  Piazzale Michelangelo’s elevated square offers panoramic views of Florence.

Bargello National Museum: Via del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Piazzale Michelangelo: 50125 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

On the way to the Bargello National Museum.

Bargello National Museum

Courtyard: The Bargello features a beautiful courtyard with an open loggia. The courtyard is an architectural highlight of the museum and serves as a tranquil space for visitors to enjoy.

Chess Pieces

Christ’s figure made out of ivory

Donatello’s David: Donatello’s bronze statue of David, created around 1440, is one of the most famous works in the museum. It is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, depicting David with an androgynous, youthful appearance.

Walking toward the Piazzale Michelangelo, which is located on the hill across the bridge

Exiting through the city wall

The view of city wall from the outside

Climbing up the hill

The Piazzale Michelangelo