Accademia Gallery

The Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia) in Florence Italy (Firenze) contains many famous statues by Michelangelo, including the most famous one of all: the Statue of David.

The Gallery of Fine Arts was originally established here in 1563 and was the world's first art school.  It can be found in the San Marco district of Florence.

Accademia Gallery, Florence Italy

Other masterpieces to be found at Galleria dell'Accademia are:

1. "The Four Prisoners" (Quattro Prigionieri) by Michelangelo (1521)
2. "Madonna of the Sea" (Madonna del Mare) by Botticelli (1445-1510)
3. "Venus and Cupid" by Jocopo Pontormo (1494-1556)