David by Michelangelo | Florence Daily News

A detail of the David statue by Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1501-1504 CE (Photo: Joe Hunt)

New Web App Brings Michelangelo’s Genius to Life

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Editorial Staff Tech

A multimedia journey launched by the Accademia Gallery in Florence.

Anniversary of Michelangelo’s David: Unveiled on September 8, 1504

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

More than five centuries later, the anniversary still recalls the pride and ambition of Renaissance Florence.

Andreina Contessa Appointed Director of Accademia Gallery and Bargello Museums

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

Her nomination, part of a broader wave of appointments announced by Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli.

March 8, Free Entry for Women at Galleria dell’Accademia

Saturday, March 8, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence celebrates International Women’s Day with free admission for all women.

Galleria dell’Accademia also open on June, 2 for the Italian Republic Day

Monday, May 31, 2021 Jamie Lorenzini Arts

The Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence will be exceptionally open on Wednesday June 2, 2021, for the Republic Day. The entrance to the museum will be from 9 am to 6.45 pm

Expo 2020: the hulls with the record-size Tricolour flag and the re-production of Michelangelo’s David, the Italy Pavilion’s main attractions, revealed today in Dubai

Expo Dubai: a conversation between art and technology represents a 3D copy of David by Michelangelo

Friday, April 30, 2021 Editorial Staff Tech

A 3D copy of David created by Michelangelo forms the heart of the Italy Pavilion as the Expo 2020 Dubai was revealed on April 27 in a brief ceremony with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, Italy Commissioner Paolo Glisenti, Fincantieri President Giampiero Massolo, Florence Mayor Dario Nardella and Emirati authorities.