Michelangelo’s Florence

david_michelangelo Discover Florence through the works of one of its best artistic genius:  Michelangelo

Sculptor, painter, architect and poet: Michelangelo Buonarroti one of the most famous italian artist of all time, whose operas famous in all the world are cause of pride and attraction for the tuscan capital

An interesting itinerary through the Michelangelo’s life’s places and works in Florence guides you in discovering the city and its masterpieces:   Casa Buonarroti (via Ghibellina), this museum is dedicated  to Michelangelo only, here is possible to admire Madonna della Scala and Battaglia dei Centauri. The visit continues following the cronological steps of  the artist’s life, going the Chiesa di Santo Spirito (piazza Santo Spirito) is possible to see the wooden crucifix made during his youth. You cannot miss a stop at Museo del Bargello (via del Proconsolo) to have the opportunity to admire the beautiful  Bacco, before to afford a visit at the Galleria dell’Accademia (Via Ricasoli) where is located the most famous Michelangelo’s masterpiece, symbol of Florence and of Renaissance thought: the David. After you’ll come back in to the heart of the city where it’s waiting for you another vital stop of this itinerary the Uffizi’s Gallery, a world famous museum, where is kept the painting Tondo Doni, then you’ll enter in Palazzo Vecchio where is located the sculpture Genio della Vittoria. After the visit to the civic district you’ll walk in the direction of Piazza Duomo, where inside the  Museo dell’Opera del Duomo you’ll end your itinerary with a visit to the Pietà, a work of rare and dramatic intensity.

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