Palazzo del Bargello

This is a beautiful, compact museum. If you love sculpture, I imagine this would be a fantastic spot to visit. Gorgeous old building, and not overrun with tourists.

Dozens of marble, bronze, glass, terracotta, wooden and gold sculptures in addition to busts, cameos and panels dating from the 13^th century in a small palace that has alternatively been used as a residence, a prison and a meeting place for political councils and revolutionary (murder-​related) plots. In addition to the multiple traditional Jesus Christ or Madonnas with child *crosses herself* there were also sculptures by Donatello, Michaelangelo, Sansovino, Bernini, Sansovino and Verrochio.
As with many museums in Florence, there were also medals, coins and sculptures once owned by the Medici family. I was told that no photos were to be taken on any of the floors save the courtyard. I apologize docents, but you were not paying attention, I hope that text was important. Also, I initially took one star off of this review because everything at the museum looked very old, until I realized that was the point.

Amazing museum. Hidden gems inside. Impressive sculptures missing from the Uffizi gallery. Upstairs in the chapel is a Michaelangelo crusifix. Made my trip!
— bad hours and staff is rude.

While a trademark site to pass by when walking through the heart of Florence, inside the fort itself somehow manages to pull off an unassuming flavor. This quickly goes away when you realize two of the West’s most important sculptures, Donatello’s and Verrochio’s «David» respectively, await passersby inside its 750-​year old walls. The Bargello, like much of Florence’s sites, manages to offer some of the Western World’s most instructive, recognized art through a medium that’s reserved and open to anyone who happens to pass by.
Also, if you’re a fan of the anthropology of medieval life, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that each of the palace’s ancillary rooms showcases artifacts from its medieval origins, from teacups to fine porcelain to battle gear of its its middle age roots.

I’ve never been a huge fan of sculpture … until this trip to Italy. The Bargello in Florence and The Borghese in Rome changed how I appreciate the art of shaping marble and bronze into something pleasing to the eye.
The building itself is spectacular. It was built in 1255 as a kind of «police station» and prison. There is a large inner courtyard that takes on a air of drama when the sun shines down on one of the walls. Take notice of the well in the courtyard. That is where they had hanging executions back when it was a prison.
There are three major pieces of sculpture here that any art lover will recognize. You’ll find Michelangelo’s «Bacchus», Donatello’s «David», and Giambologna’s «Mercury»… But of course, there is much more to see!
It wasn’t crowded like the Accademia or the Ufizzi, and I guess that’s a good thing, but it also means there are a lot of people missing out on some wonderful art!
Don’t be one of them!

This is well worth the price of admission for its lavishly decorated rooms and art treasures. It’s also a pleasure that it is not crowded and you do not need advanced tickets

The Bargello was one of my favorite museums in Florence. It was surprisingly interesting. «Bargello» means Castle. .. or Fortified Tower. From it’s exterior it certainly is all of this. .. but after entering you’ll discover a ton of incredible sculptures and artifacts dating back to the Middle Ages. The Bargello was originally built in the 1200’s!
The Bargello has an impressive and somewhat austere inner courtyard and numerous rooms each with their own character and unique appeal. I enjoyed just sitting and looking up at the impressive high walls and ceilings. .. and imagining in my mind’s eye what it would have been like to have been within this Fortress back in it’s historical era.
The Bargello’s museum houses masterpiece sculptures by Michelangelo among it’s extensive art collection. You’ll also discover a fine collection of ceramics, ivory, silver, coins, textiles & tapestries, as well as some very impressive armor.
The Palazzo del Bargello may not be the most well known museum in Florence, but I would strongly recommend not missing it.

Leider sind die Öffnungszeiten sehr komisch. Hat selten offen. Aber es lohnt sich und der David von Donatello ist Pflicht bei einem Florenzbesuch!
Hingehen, aber vorher über die Öffnungszeiten informieren!

Antigua prisión florentina es ahora uno de los museos más importantes de la ciudad y posiblemente el museo italiano con la mejor colección de esculturas, además de su colección de objetos antiguos y armas. Entre ellas, el David de Donatello, el Bacco de Miguel Ángel. Imprescindible.