When a prison becomes an art museum

When it comes to art museums in Florence, most people probably think of the Uffizi Gallery or the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo's David is housed. The Bargello Museum, as the second-largest museum in Florence, is not mentioned as often.❤️❤️❤️ The Bargello Museum actually has an extensive collection of Renaissance sculptures, including Donatello's David, Michelangelo's Bacchus, and the two reliefs of The Sacrifice of Isaac created by Brunelleschi and Lorenzo Ghiberti during their competition for the commission of the Baptistery doors.😀😀😀 Setting aside the collections, the history of the museum building itself is quite interesting. This fortress-like structure was originally Florence's earliest town hall and is considered one of the oldest public buildings in Florence. Many coats of arms of the podestà (municipal officials) are still embedded in the courtyard walls.😍😍😍 Later, it became a prison and the residence of the chief of police. The courtyard, now used for relaxation, was once notorious as the site for executions. Travel Tips 🌟 Tickets can be purchased on-site for 10 euros, and the museum is open for free on the first Sunday of each month. 🌟 It's a 10-minute walk from the Florence Cathedral. 🌟 Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 08:15 AM to 06:50 PM, Sunday from 08:15 AM to 01:50 PM, closed on Tuesdays and the second and fourth Sundays of each month. 🌟 If you visit quickly, it will take approximately 1-2 hours. #ItalyTravel #TravelPhotography #HistoricalArchitecture #TravelAndPhotography #ItalyTravelTips #TravelTips #Florence #FlorenceTravel #TravelPhotography