Why the
Bargello Palace Museum
in Florence is special

This museum houses a superb collection of 13th to 16th century sculptures. An architecturally stunning courtyard lies within the museum's massive crenellated Florentine-style Gothic building.

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Do-not-miss list

Enjoy the works of:

Michelangelo

Topping the list are works by Michelangelo. They include these four masterpieces: Brutus, Bacchus,
David-Apollo, and Madonna & Child.

Donatello

Donatello's outstanding creations include San Giorgio and his two Davids.

You'll also find splendid works by masters such as Cellini and Ghiberti.

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Bargello Palace
history in brief

The building's purpose has radically transformed through its 750 years of existence.

It was built in the 1250s. Early on, it was a government seat.

During its middle years, its functions fluctuated. It was variously a court, jail and police headquarters. And, executions were carried out in its interior outdoor courtyard 

In 1865, it became a national museum - and remains so today.

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