About Museo Nazionale del Bargello
Built in 1255, the Bargello served as Florence's first town hall and later as a notorious prison. It was converted into the National Sculpture Museum in 1865 to mark the unification of Italy.
Its galleries display the founding masterworks of Renaissance sculpture by Donatello, Michelangelo, Cellini, Verrocchio, and the Della Robbia workshop.
Collections & Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
A small ask before you go
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