Renaissance, Medici and Bargello: the #Florencetoenjoy

Marble David by Donatello, 1404

Are you wondering where to go if you’re in relax, in Florence, in a sunny day, reading that museums are free because it’s the last Sunday of the month?

Bargello Museum, Florence
Bargello Museum, Florence

…This is the solution number 1

Here you are a sort of Bargello-pictures-show with some details about its artists and scultures. Take it as a sort of tour, for those who still not have the chance to go.

Entrance/view from the top:image

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Bacco, Bargello, Florence
Birds sculptures by Giambologna
Birds sculptures by Giambologna

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Then there is the Majolicas and pottery room:

Ceramics and majolicas pottery room in Bargello
Ceramics and majolicas pottery room in Bargello
Cantagalli manufacture
Cantagalli manufacture

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Here you are the beauty accessories: the oldest bags made of pottery, ivory mirrors, jewels, chess and unbelievable staff and ornaments 😵

The very first bag made by pottery
The very first bag made by pottery
Ivory works of art used to cover a little mirror
Ivory works of art used to cover a little mirror

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The very first chess made by ivory
The very first chess made by ivory
Hamlets and knives, Bargello
Hamlets and knives, Bargello:

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Jesters sticks
Ornaments made by coral
Ornaments made by coral

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Hamlets
Jewels in Bargello
Jewels in Bargello

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Mother-of-pearl elements
Mother-of-pearl elements

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Then you arrive in the Islamic room with its completely covered walls, dark atmosphere and detailed ornaments:

Islamic room, Bargello
Islamic room, Bargello

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Islamic pattern, Bargello
Islamic pattern, Bargello

…and the last biggest, brilliant and crowded room is the main central one with both the David statues:

Main room at Bargello, with Davids
Main room at Bargello, with ‘Davids’
David by Donatello, Bargello, Florence
David by Donatello, Bargello, Florence
Marble David by Donatello, Bargello, Florence
Marble David by Donatello, Bargello, Florence

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and the heraldic lion which is located in the middle of the room, Marzocco:

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Marzocco by Donatello,the heraldic lion of Florence

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After some hours, you can also enjoy the solution number 2

Medici chapels

Inside the Medici Chapels, Florence
Inside the Medici Chapels, Florence

Here you are the Chapel of Princes where the Medici are buried:image

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The Chapel of Princes, dome designed by Buontalenti

 

 

 

 

Medici Chapel details, Florence
Medici Chapel details, Florence

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Florence Dome, Medici Chapel, Florence

#NoteOfTheDay ‘Renaissance‘ by Paolo Buonvino & Skin