Florence Bargello Museum Tickets

Skip the line at the Bargello Museum in Florence. With these tickets you can immerse yourself in the Italian Renaissance of the 18th century as you see great works from that era. These pieces are located in one of the oldest buildings in Florence and in the heart of one of the most important cities in Italy.

Also called the National Museum of Bargello, it is housed in a building that dates back to 1255. Originally the seat of the Capitano del Popolo (Captain of the People) and later of the Podestà, the palace became, in the 16th century, the residence of the Bargello, i.e. the chief of police. It was used as a prison throughout the 18th century. Its walls were witness to important episodes in history, which you will be able to contemplate on entering inside.

The use of the building as a National Museum began in the mid-19th century. Today it houses works of sculpture, mainly from the great ducal collections, and numerous examples of "minor" Gothic decorative arts.

The two-storey museum holds many treasures: works of art enriched by the Carrand, Ressman and Franchetti collections of decorative or "minor" arts are distributed throughout the various rooms of the Palace. From ivories including several Roman and Byzantine examples, to medieval enamels and Limoges porcelain, to German and French goldsmiths' work and Renaissance jewellery.

But what stands out most is the room dedicated exclusively to Michelangelo, where the sculpture of Bacchus dominates the centre, surrounded by the first sculptures made by the Italian artist. You will also find Donatello's David.

If there is a temporary exhibition at the museum, you will also have access to it thanks to these tickets.