{"id":23444,"date":"2025-05-20T14:02:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/?p=23444"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:36:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:36:25","slug":"artworks-in-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence","title":{"rendered":"Beyond David: Guide to Exploring the Forgotten Artworks in Florence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People go to Florence to walk across the iconic Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River. They point themselves to this central Italian city in order to gawk at Brunellescchi\u2019s enormous dome crowned upon the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Fiore. They march to Florence so they can stroll the cheese-and-prosciutto-flanked aisles of the Mercato Centrale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But most of all, they come to Florence to stand in front of some of the most iconic <\/span><b>artworks in Florence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Michelangelo\u2019s 17-foot-tall \u201cDavid\u201d sculpture. But not just that, but several <strong>works by Donatello, the \u201cGates of Paradise\u201d by Ghiberti, and \u201cThe Deposition\u201d by Michelangelo.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23453\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23453\" class=\"wp-image-23453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0022.jpg\" alt=\"An example of artwork in Florence of a Mary and Jesus image on an ornate alter. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0022.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0022-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Everywhere you look, artwork in Florence is just on another level.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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Duomo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Room_of_the_Silver_Altar\" >Room of the Silver Altar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Gallery_of_Brunelleschis_Dome\" >Gallery of Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Christ_Enthroned_with_the_Madonna_and_Saints\" >Christ Enthroned with the Madonna and Saints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Silver_Altar_of_the_Baptistry\" >Silver Altar of the Baptistry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#La_Galleria_dellAccademia_di_Firenze\" >La Galleria dell\u2019Accademia di Firenze<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Tree_of_Life\" >Tree of Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Deposition_from_the_Cross\" >Deposition from the Cross<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Christ_in_Mercy\" >Christ in Mercy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Hall_of_Musical_Instruments\" >Hall of Musical Instruments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Artworks_in_Florence_FAQs\" >Artworks in Florence FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Is_the_Florence_Duomo_Tour_with_Climb_suitable_for_all_fitness_levels\" >Is the Florence Duomo Tour with Climb suitable for all fitness levels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Does_the_tour_include_skip-the-line_access_to_the_Duomo\" >Does the tour include skip-the-line access to the Duomo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/artworks-in-florence\/#Can_I_bring_bags_or_backpacks_on_the_tour\" >Can I bring bags or backpacks on the tour?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_guided_tour_to_uncover_the_hidden_masterpieces\"><\/span>Take a guided tour to uncover the hidden masterpieces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to elevate your Florence experience\u2014literally and culturally\u2014is with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/florence-duomo-tour-climb\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florence Duomo Tour with Climb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This guided tour not only brings you <strong>face to face with the architectural marvel that is Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome, but also takes you inside the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the hidden terraces above the nave that most visitors never get to see<\/strong>. Along the way, expert guides unpack the stories behind the cathedral\u2019s construction, its artistic symbolism, and the genius of Brunelleschi himself. The tour culminates with a breathtaking climb to the top of the dome, offering panoramic views over Florence\u2019s rooftops\u2014an unforgettable reward for art and history lovers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But as a primer, here are some of the <strong>hidden gems in the Accademia and the Museo dell&#8217;Opera del Duomo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23422\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23422\" class=\"wp-image-23422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_Alone-in-Duomo_0080.jpg\" alt=\"The guide leads a group along a narrow exterior walkway of the Florence Cathedral, with the massive dome rising beside them under a blue sky.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_Alone-in-Duomo_0080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_Alone-in-Duomo_0080-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_Alone-in-Duomo_0080-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walking along the exterior of the Duomo is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museo_dellOpera_del_Duomo\"><\/span>Museo dell&#8217;Opera del Duomo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are 750 pieces of art in the museum dedicated to <b>artworks in Florence<\/b> that were once in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, or Duomo as it\u2019s more commonly called, located just across the street. In addition to the <strong>famed Donatello sculptures<\/strong>, you should seek out these outstanding, overlooked pieces.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23450\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23450\" class=\"wp-image-23450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_VIP-David-Duomo_0057.jpg\" alt=\"A statue of a man and a young child are part of the infinite number of artworks in Florence. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_VIP-David-Duomo_0057.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_VIP-David-Duomo_0057-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The amount of hidden artworks in Florence is truly mind-blowing.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Room_of_the_Silver_Altar\"><\/span>Room of the Silver Altar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This room\u2019s walls are crammed with 27 relief sculptures, embroidered in gold, <strong>made by Florence\u2019s silversmiths for the Baptistry\u2019s treasury<\/strong>. The panels tell the story of the life of <strong>St. John the Baptist, who\u2014not coincidentally\u2014happens to be the patron saint of Florence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gallery_of_Brunelleschis_Dome\"><\/span>Gallery of Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re fascinated with the genius of Filippo Brunnelschi\u2014and if you\u2019re not, you will be after your visit to Florence\u2014then visiting this room is imperative. Located on the second floor, this room is dedicated to telling the story of how the artist and architect managed to do what no other human had done yet: create a stable (and beautiful dome) to fit the enormous cathedral of Florence. <strong>You\u2019ll also see alternative domes that were options, as well as Brunelleschi\u2019s death mask.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23416\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23416\" class=\"wp-image-23416 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_Alone-in-Duomo_0033.jpg\" alt=\"Another example of artwork in Florence is the detailed scenes painted on the interior of the dome itself. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_Alone-in-Duomo_0033.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_Alone-in-Duomo_0033-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_Alone-in-Duomo_0033-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just look at that detail.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christ_Enthroned_with_the_Madonna_and_Saints\"><\/span>Christ Enthroned with the Madonna and Saints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>This large oil painting on canvas was done by Nicol\u00f2 Barabino of Genoa in 1883<\/strong>. Barabino was an ideal neoclassical painter and in this work he perfectly harkens back to the Renaissance, placing Christ at the center of the work\u2019s perspective. Christ is holding a blue globe in his lap, demonstrating that he is the \u201cSalvator Mundi,\u201d or Savior of the World.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Traveler&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Want to know more about the Duomo? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/7-things-didnt-know-incredible-florence-duomo\">7 Fascinating Facts about the Incredible Florence Duomo.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silver_Altar_of_the_Baptistry\"><\/span>Silver Altar of the Baptistry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to relief sculpture in Florence, much attention is paid to Ghiberti\u2019s doors of the Baptistry, the so-called \u201cGates of Paradise.\u201d <strong>The Silver Altar of the Baptistry<\/strong>, contributed to by a handful of artists, is eclipsed by Ghiberti, but you should not ignore it. It\u2019s a masterpiece of Tuscan goldsmithing. Made between 1367 and 1483, The altar has 12 relief panels depicting the life of St. John the Baptist. Don\u2019t miss the central niche where there is a statue of by the great Michelozzo depicting St. John holding a cross with his left arm and his right hand pointing to Christ.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23451\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23451\" class=\"wp-image-23451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0014.jpg\" alt=\"The Gates of Paradise on the Duomo is just one example of the amazing artwork in Florence. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0014.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0014-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Gates of Paradise are so beautiful, but there is so much to see.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Galleria_dellAccademia_di_Firenze\"><\/span>La Galleria dell\u2019Accademia di Firenze<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The \u201cAccademia,\u201d as most people call it, is the fifth most-visited museum in Italy after the Uffizzi, the Colosseum, Pompei, and the Pantheon in Rome.<\/strong> And all 2.1 million people who swarmed into the Accademia in 2024 were here to see one work of art: \u201cDavid\u201d by Michelangelo. And you should too. But after taking in the nuances of the enormous sculpture, move on and see these fabulous works of art. Even better, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/florence-duomo-tour-climb\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tour the Duomo with a guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you\u2019ll get even more out of this experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23449\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23449\" class=\"wp-image-23449 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_VIP-David-Duomo_0015.jpg\" alt=\"Perhaps what everyone looking for artwork in Florence comes to see, David, at the Duomo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_VIP-David-Duomo_0015.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence_VIP-David-Duomo_0015-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Of course, there&#8217;s nothing like seeing David up close.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tree_of_Life\"><\/span>Tree of Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This enormous and stunning work by <strong>Florentine-born painter Pacino di Buonguida was created in the early 14th century<\/strong>, bridging an early gap between Medieval and Renaissance art styles and innovations. The subject of the painting also bridges the gap between the birth of humans (i.e. the Book of Genesis) and the birth and death of Jesus.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23452\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23452\" class=\"wp-image-23452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0020.jpg\" alt=\"Four statues facing each other in a altar-like space carved into a wall. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0020.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0020-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ornate detail on every inch of the artwork in Florence on display is amazing.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deposition_from_the_Cross\"><\/span>Deposition from the Cross<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Painted by Filippino Lippi in 1506, the \u201cDeposition from the Cross\u201d is <strong>one of the most dramatic Renaissance paintings on the planet.<\/strong> The motion and drama anticipates the coming of Mannerism in the High Renaissance a few decades later\u2014a style that would push the art world toward Baroque by the end of the 16th century.<\/p>\n<p>The large painting depicting the crucified Christ being taken down from the cross, would be Lippi\u2019s final work, as he died just before finishing the painting. Renaissance painting superstar, Perugino, stood in after and painted Christ\u2019s face and the lower figures. It\u2019s one of the most dramatic and beautiful of all the artwork in Florence.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23457\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23457\" class=\"wp-image-23457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0039.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people taking in a large piece of artwork in Florence.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0039.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0039-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From oil paintings, sculptures, and frescos to everything in between, you&#8217;ll find it in Florence.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christ_in_Mercy\"><\/span>Christ in Mercy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Andrea del Sarto created this striking piece in 1525. <strong>The fresco depicts the dead Christ seated, his palms facing heavenward revealing the stigmata from his crucifixion, his forehead sprinkled with beads of blood from his crown of thorns.<\/strong> The painting was originally installed in a high niche in the Convent of the Santissima Annunziata in Florence and thus, was meant to be viewed from below. Keep that in mind when looking at del Sarto\u2019s masterpiece, which remains a spiritual cornerstone among religious <b>artworks in Florence<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hall_of_Musical_Instruments\"><\/span>Hall of Musical Instruments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most overlooked rooms in the Accademia,<strong> the Hall of Musical Instruments is a fascinating room.<\/strong> The wealthy and powerful banking family, the Medici, were famous for bankrolling some of history\u2019s most famous artists, particularly during the Renaissance. But they\u2019re also responsible for the evolution of music, too.<\/p>\n<p>The Hall of Musical Instruments showcases this. <strong>Displaying several priceless violins by the master Antonio Stradivari<\/strong>, the room also exhibits some early examples of pianos\u2014made by the inventor of the harpsichord, Cristofori, whose invention in the late 17th century led to the fortepiano in the 18th century and then the modern piano in the second half of the 19th century. <strong>And it was all due to the Medici supporting musicians and musical instrument makers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23456\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23456\" class=\"wp-image-23456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0034.jpg\" alt=\"Oil painting of Venus in her shell, one of the most important artworks in Florence. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0034.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day-HR-0034-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Although we love to discover hidden artworks in Florence, you can&#8217;t just ignore the classics.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artworks_in_Florence_FAQs\"><\/span>Artworks in Florence FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Florence_Duomo_Tour_with_Climb_suitable_for_all_fitness_levels\"><\/span>Is the Florence Duomo Tour with Climb suitable for all fitness levels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the tour is designed for most travelers, please note that climbing Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome involves over 400 steps and no elevator access. Comfortable shoes and moderate fitness are recommended.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_tour_include_skip-the-line_access_to_the_Duomo\"><\/span>Does the tour include skip-the-line access to the Duomo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the Florence Duomo Tour with Climb includes priority access, allowing you to avoid long queues and make the most of your time inside the cathedral and up to the dome.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bring_bags_or_backpacks_on_the_tour\"><\/span>Can I bring bags or backpacks on the tour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Small bags are permitted, but large backpacks or bulky items are not allowed inside the Duomo. For comfort during the climb and to respect local regulations, it\u2019s recommended to pack light and wear comfortable shoes.<\/p>\n<p><b>To see Florence\u2019s artistic treasures from a whole new angle\u2014literally\u2014don\u2019t miss the<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/florence-duomo-tour-climb\/\"> <b>Florence Duomo Tour with Climb<\/b><\/a><b>. From the hidden gems of the Opera del Duomo to the panoramic views from Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome, it\u2019s the perfect way to go beyond the ordinary and <\/b><b>truly connect with the rich semantics of artworks in Florence and their role in shaping Western art.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People go to Florence to walk across the iconic Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River. They point themselves to this central Italian city in order to gawk at Brunellescchi\u2019s enormous dome crowned upon the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Fiore. 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