Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Museo Nazionale del Bargello
4.5
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8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
About
Housed in the Palazzo del Podesta (1255 AD) as the residence of Florence's chief magistrate, this museum houses an unrivalled collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture..
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Duomo
Florentia, as it was called by Latins, is permeated by an eternal beauty spread in all corners of the city. The historic center is characterized by the immensity of the Duomo, able to transport tourists into the brightest age of Florence: the Renaissance. Who does not know the Brunelleschi Dome, San Giovanni Baptistery and the Giotto’s Campanile? Everything is enclosed here and it would be easy to imagine the city as it was in ancient times, with maids walking in the main square and horses carrying coaches. Nowadays, roads are busy with street artists. Rustic Tuscan bakeries give way to fashion shops; just stop for a few minutes in the middle of Piazza della Repubblica to enjoy the colors and sweet melody of the carousel that will bring back great memories from anyone’s childhood.
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  • Cathy W
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom185 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular
    This museum should be part of any visit to Florence. We came to see Donatello's "David" (a fascinating contrast to Michelangelo's work -- learn about it before you see it), then stayed almost three hours admiring the other treasures displayed here. The building itself is gorgeous too. I definitely recommend a visit and honestly am mystified that this museum isn't considered a core part of any Florence itinerary.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 April 2023
  • SurfDiveSkiHuntCamp
    Bay Village, Ohio195 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My top 10 in Florence
    Depending on your interest in art and history, budget 1 to 2.5 hours here. It's spacious so it doesn't feel as crowded as some other area museums. And it has a variety from Christian history to medieval armor. I'd rank it in the top 10 places to visit in Florence. We only found one bathroom. It was attended, but near the exit so that was a negative.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 14 April 2023
  • Joe J
    San Diego, California229 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small but worth a visit
    Lots of different works here. It’s a small museum and you can finish in less than 2 hours. They are currently missing 36 pieces that are in London, but still worth the visit. The audio guide is 6 euro each and can be difficult to find the order in which to follow. There is an elevator for those who cannot use the stairs to the upper floors. Get your tickets in advance as they are typically fully booked daily.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 April 2023
  • Neslihan
    Istanbul, Türkiye9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bargello Museum
    I went there about 13 pm there were no lines but this is only my experiences. I did not buy ticket from online i got it from there easily. Michelangelo's Bacchus is in this museum too. Be aware that there is a room which is close to enterance and apart from the main museum. You dont want to miss the sculptures
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 7 July 2023
  • Philip C
    York, Maine598 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Favorite Museum
    We love Civic museums, historical societies, and the like. In essence, that's the Barghello and it's sister museums (get the combo ticket). But consider that the Barghello is 50 times better. The building alone is spectacular, Donatello's David a masterpiece, but it's the big and little collections that are here that tell the story of Florentines, their successes and failures, their tastes, their passions, their legacies. And you can buy a ticket at the door and fill in your Firenze experience with short but sweet visits to the Davanzati (exceptional silk and lace collection, the Medici Chapel (marble magic and tombs of the city father's and Dobatello), and the Martelli Mansion in which the family lived from the 1500s to 1986!.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 September 2023
  • SMLikestoTravel
    Bengaluru, India277 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must visit for the sculptures
    Beautiful building, easy entry at 11 am with no crowds or queues. We did have tickets booked online already. Once inside, we used Rick Steves audio guide to explore the exhibits. Some highlights - David by Donatello, David by Verrochio, Flying Mercury by Giambologna, St. George and the dragon by Donatello, Bacchus by Michaelangelo. We spent about 2 hours here.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 15 October 2023
  • 256lw123
    Toronto, Canada16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum and no crowds
    Amazing museum, and no crowds - a major advantage over the more popular museums in Florence. Sculptures are the main feature, but we also liked the detailed historical displays from the history of Florence right back to the 9th century. The well-preserved medieval building is remarkable too. We spent about 3 hours there. Well worth seeing.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 October 2023
  • FabulousTL
    Bonita Springs, Florida673 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a Visit
    Small museum but quite interesting. The building itself is a work of art. Michelangelo fans should visit to see several of his works in a non-crowded area. Beautiful sculptures from many famous artists. Reasonable admission fee.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 November 2023
  • Dreambig
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom154 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very much worth a visit. Stunning inside.
    Stunning architectural building full of sculptures, paintings and antiquities of centuries ago from Florence. Quieter than the other museums and cool to sit out of the heat and hustle and bustle of the city. A must visit for sure.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 January 2024
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mashie44
Belgium154 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
The collection is ok.. a few great pieces but a lot less great, and with little info. The building is interesting. My negativity is because of the staff, who were unhelpful and grumpy on more than one occasion, and the poor info on opening times. The info on the Firenze card app doesn’t list all months. Our first attempt to visit we were turned away for random reasons. Second attempt they were shut (9.15am, they were purportedly open and did open later that day but we realised too late to get in. Third attempt, our last day. And pressed for time, we got in, but there were huge static queues of schoolchildren and general chaos handling them, so a long wait. We visited 15 museums in our week in Florence and this stands out as the least helpful and least pleasant experience.
Written 13 February 2024
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Dreambig
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK154 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Stunning architectural building full of sculptures, paintings and antiquities of centuries ago from Florence. Quieter than the other museums and cool to sit out of the heat and hustle and bustle of the city. A must visit for sure.
Written 11 January 2024
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FabulousTL
Bonita Springs, FL673 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Small museum but quite interesting. The building itself is a work of art. Michelangelo fans should visit to see several of his works in a non-crowded area. Beautiful sculptures from many famous artists. Reasonable admission fee.
Written 19 November 2023
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Aero3926
Midwest362 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Well worth a visit. Bonus - it's not as crowded as some of the other museums! Great sculptures, della robbia workshop items, etc.. Only disappointment was that there are supposed to be English tours at certain dates/times. For some reason, they were not available the day we were there.
Written 7 November 2023
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256lw123
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Amazing museum, and no crowds - a major advantage over the more popular museums in Florence. Sculptures are the main feature, but we also liked the detailed historical displays from the history of Florence right back to the 9th century. The well-preserved medieval building is remarkable too. We spent about 3 hours there. Well worth seeing.
Written 24 October 2023
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SMLikestoTravel
Bengaluru, India277 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
Beautiful building, easy entry at 11 am with no crowds or queues. We did have tickets booked online already. Once inside, we used Rick Steves audio guide to explore the exhibits. Some highlights - David by Donatello, David by Verrochio, Flying Mercury by Giambologna, St. George and the dragon by Donatello, Bacchus by Michaelangelo. We spent about 2 hours here.
Written 15 October 2023
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Philip C
York, ME598 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We love Civic museums, historical societies, and the like. In essence, that's the Barghello and it's sister museums (get the combo ticket). But consider that the Barghello is 50 times better. The building alone is spectacular, Donatello's David a masterpiece, but it's the big and little collections that are here that tell the story of Florentines, their successes and failures, their tastes, their passions, their legacies. And you can buy a ticket at the door and fill in your Firenze experience with short but sweet visits to the Davanzati (exceptional silk and lace collection, the Medici Chapel (marble magic and tombs of the city father's and Dobatello), and the Martelli Mansion in which the family lived from the 1500s to 1986!.
Written 24 September 2023
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GAR
243 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
There is a lot to see in this historical building turned museum, although the building itself is worth a visit. I ended up spending over two hours admiring the various artefacts
Written 21 August 2023
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TobiasWallin
Uppsala, Sweden218 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
The Michelangelo room was not that big, but it held lots of interesting sculptures, including the drunken Baccius. But there are lots of other stuff to see.
Written 17 July 2023
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Neslihan
Istanbul, Türkiye9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Solo
I went there about 13 pm there were no lines but this is only my experiences. I did not buy ticket from online i got it from there easily. Michelangelo's Bacchus is in this museum too. Be aware that there is a room which is close to enterance and apart from the main museum. You dont want to miss the sculptures
Written 7 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence

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Museo Nazionale del Bargello admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost S$29.13, while a popular guided tour starts around S$4.48 per person.


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