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The young Michelangelo sculpted the statue of David in three years, starting from a huge block of rough marble.

The result was an absolutely beautiful, imposing sculpture, the real icon of the Renaissance ideal. He portrayed a magnificent nude young man in his full physical vigour, whose intense expression of force and courage, which stemmed from his absolute faith in God, was taken as a symbol of the power and invincibility of the Republic of Florence at the height of its splendour.

You cannot visit Florence without seeing the magnificent statue of David. By far the most popular work of art that is located in the Accademia Gallery is Michelangelo's Statue of David.

This outstanding sculpture depicts the biblical hero David before facing the giant Goliath: the tension of the muscles and the emotional involvement revealed by the intense look in a prelude of the movement makes the honed marble feel alive.

Over 5 meters tall, the Statue of David is an absolute masterpiece of the Renaissance, which attracts millions of tourists from around the world. A tour of the Accademia Gallery will give you an opportunity to observe the intricate anatomical details and fully understand Michelangelo's extraordinary interpretation of the David.

One of the only places you can find the Statue of David is at the Accademia Gallery!