David by Donatello – Fennyblack

Renaissance, Medici and Bargello: the #Florencetoenjoy

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

…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:

Bacco, Bargello, Florence

Birds sculptures by Giambologna

Then there is the Majolicas and pottery room:

Ceramics and majolicas pottery room in Bargello

Cantagalli manufacture

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

Ivory works of art used to cover a little mirror

The very first chess made by ivory

Hamlets and knives, Bargello — Hamlets and knives, Bargello:

Jesters sticks

Ornaments made by coral

Hamlets

Jewels in Bargello

Mother-of-pearl elements

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

Islamic room, 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

Marble David by Donatello, Bargello, Florence

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

Marzocco by Donatello，the heraldic lion of Florence

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

Medici chapels

Inside the Medici Chapels, Florence

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

The Chapel of Princes, dome designed by Buontalenti

Medici Chapel details, Florence

Florence Dome, Medici Chapel, Florence

#NoteOfTheDay ‘Renaissance‘ by Paolo Buonvino & Skin