Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence

Name: Galleria dell'Accademia
Address: Via Ricasoli 58, Florence, 50122, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 238 8612

#45 among attractions in Florence

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300–1600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance. It is smaller and more specialized than the Uffizi, the main art museum in Florence. It adjoins the Accademia di Belle Arti or academy of fine arts of Florence, but despite the name has no other connection with it. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1784 (240 years ago)Coordinates: 43°46'36"N, 11°15'31"E

Address

Via Ricasoli 58Centro Storico (San Marco)Florence 50122 Italy

Contact

+39 055 238 8612

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Galleria dell'Accademia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Galleria dell'Accademia open?

Galleria dell'Accademia is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Galleria dell'Accademia?

Nearby attractions include Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini, Florence (1 min walk), Opificio delle pietre dure, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Gerini, Florence (2 min walk), Biblioteca Marucelliana, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Galleria dell'Accademia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Galleria dell'Accademia:

Bus

Piazza di San Marco • Lines: 1 A, 1 B, 10, 11, 14 A, 14 B, 17, 20, 23 A, 23 B, 25, 31, 32, 52, 6 A, 6 B, 7, C1 (2 min walk)
San Marco Rettorato • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (12 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (12 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (15 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (22 min walk)