What is it: The home of the famous Michelangelo’s even more famous work of art.
Why go: Though there are more historic works of art in the Galleria dell’Accademia than you’ll find in most entire cities, this museum seems to be made specifically to show off David. Even if you aren’t the most artsy person around, you’ll want to gaze at the man that 26-year-old Michelangelo carved out of a single abandoned block of marble 500 years ago and detailed right down to the veins in his arm. It’s one of the absolute must-sees in Florence, even if it requires you to wait in line for a bit – it’ll be well worth the selfie with David.