The Museo Nazionale del Bargello is housed in the oldest public building in Florence, and today showcases the most important collection in the world of Italian Renaissance sculpture.

The Bargello, also known as the Palazzo del Bargello or Palazzo del Popolo ("Palace of the People"), is a former public building and police headquarters, later a prison, in Florence, Italy.

WHAT IS BARGELLO? A forgotten needlecraft from the 60's and 70's. Just one simple stitch repeated in eye-popping patterns and bold colors. Super easy to learn, relaxing to do, and sooo satisfying. Your …

The Bargello Museum is located in the impressive Palazzo del Bargello, a fortress with powerful embattlements which surround the austere facade. Begun in 1255, the building was the …

The Bargello Museum in Florence is one of my favorites. Housed in a magnificent 13th-century building, it has one of the most important sculpture collections in the world: masterpieces by Michelangelo, …

Jan 3, 2026 · In this guide, I identify and describe the masterpieces of the Bargello and give you tips for visiting. The Bargello boasts early Michelangelo work and some of Donatello’s most famous sculptures.

The Bargello, characterized by its fortified exterior and expansive open spaces adorned with numerous coats of arms, will spark your children’s imagination. This museum boasts a remarkable assortment …

Bargello National Museum The largest collection of Renaissance sculpture in Italy, the Bargello Museum (housed within a Medieval fortress which used to be Florence’s first government building) includes …

Bargello Museum, art museum established in 1865 and housed in the Palazzo del Bargello, Florence. It is especially famous for its collection of Renaissance sculpture, including works by Donatello, …

It's not the Accademia or the Uffizi but the Bargello deserves viewing if you have time. Home of the famous Donatello's David and lesser known sculptures of Michelangelo, this small and less busy …