Sights · Our pick in Tuscany
Galleria dell’Accademia
Michelangelo’s David
About Galleria dell’Accademia
The Accademia, near San Marco, displays the David in a tribune built for it, with Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners along the gallery. Book on the museum’s own website.
Why it's on our list
- Michelangelo’s David
- Book on the official site
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Galleria dell’Accademia before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Galleria dell’Accademia, as the crow flies.
- Hotel Orto de’ Medici250 m3 min walk
- Hotel Spadai350 m4 min walk
- Four Seasons Hotel Firenze600 m8 min walk
- Palazzo Portinari Salviati600 m8 min walk
- Ostello Bello Firenze650 m8 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Galleria dell’Accademia are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram & rail stations
- San Marco UniversitàFirenze Tramvia T2100 m1 min walk
- Orto BotanicoFirenze Tramvia T2550 m7 min walk
- Lavagnini PolizianoFirenze Tramvia T2700 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Florence Cathedral450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Uffizi Galleries1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min