What to do when the group is in Accademia

[afcj1]

We're doing a RIL tour and many will be going into the Accademia, while others will be waiting outside.

 

Is there anything in the area to do, see?

 

Thanks in advance:)

[ab0si]

I can not conceive of a reason not to see Michelangelo's sculptures. Every time I go to Florence I see them -- at least once,

 

At any rate, my suggestion would be grab a gelato.

[chipmaster]

I went shopping, 18 years ago I saw it with not a crowd in the museum and had not interest to fight the ridiculous crowds. This time around our RIL driver took the rest of our party 13 in, and I went shopping with my wife :D

 

FWIW you can see a replica sitting in the plaza.

 

We're doing a RIL tour and many will be going into the Accademia, while others will be waiting outside.

 

Is there anything in the area to do, see?

 

Thanks in advance:)

[helencw]

You could ask the tour guides for a recommendation. There are so many wonderful things to see that the group wouldn't have time for in a one day visit. Maybe you could climb the Duomo?

 

San Marco is right at the Academia:

http://www.florencepictures.com/piazzas-squares/piazza-san-marco/

 

Spedale degli Innocente is 2 blocks away:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ospedale_degli_Innocenti

 

 

Leonardo Museum is very close

http://en.firenze.waf.it/museo_dett/29-other-museums/241-leonardo-museum.html

 

Maybe San Lorenzo with Michelangelo's beautiful Medici Chapel?

 

Just walking around with a gelato is fine too!

[cruisemom42]

I can not conceive of a reason not to see Michelangelo's sculptures. Every time I go to Florence I see them -- at least once,

 

At any rate, my suggestion would be grab a gelato.

 

x2 (for both Michelangelo and gelato ;))

[helencw]

I find this an interesting discussion, and I respect eveyone's opinion on whether they should see this beautiful work (whether for the first time or each time they visit Florence) despite the distracting crowds.

 

Here is a presentation by art scholars on the David's in Florence by Donatello, Verocchio, and Michelangelo in a historical and political context:

 

http://smarthistory.org/Michelangelo-David.html

There are other sculptures by Michelangelo in Florence- in San Lorenzo (Medici tombs) and the Bargelo (Bacchus) which do not have the crowds.

 

[4774Papa]

We're doing a RIL tour and many will be going into the Accademia, while others will be waiting outside.

 

Is there anything in the area to do, see?

 

Thanks in advance:)

You should reconsider not going into Accademia, it is wonderful, especially David.

If not, you are only about three or four blocks from the Duomo, as I remember.

[afcj1]

You could ask the tour guides for a recommendation. There are so many wonderful things to see that the group wouldn't have time for in a one day visit. Maybe you could climb the Duomo?

 

San Marco is right at the Academia:

http://www.florencepictures.com/piazzas-squares/piazza-san-marco/

 

Spedale degli Innocente is 2 blocks away:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ospedale_degli_Innocenti

 

 

Leonardo Museum is very close

http://en.firenze.waf.it/museo_dett/29-other-museums/241-leonardo-museum.html

 

Maybe San Lorenzo with Michelangelo's beautiful Medici Chapel?

 

Just walking around with a gelato is fine too!

 

Thanks for all of these suggestions. We have 29 ppl on our tour and not everyone wants to do the same gallery's.

 

Again thanks:)

[afcj1]

Thanks for all of your suggestions:):)

[helencw]

Actually all of the popular tourist sights in Florence are within a small area that is very walkable, so it is possible to split up and not be too far away from each other.

 

I'm sure you will all have a grand time, afcj1! I follow some of the "crazies" reviews, and one day when my youngest is grown (all your cruises are not during school holidays), I would love to cruise with the "crazies"!

[afcj1]

Actually all of the popular tourist sights in Florence are within a small area that is very walkable, so it is possible to split up and not be too far away from each other.

 

I'm sure you will all have a grand time, afcj1! I follow some of the "crazies" reviews, and one day when my youngest is grown (all your cruises are not during school holidays), I would love to cruise with the "crazies"!

 

Again, great info, thanks:)

 

The Crazies cruises are a lot of fun. The folks are all very nice and it's a great time. You're right...no traveling during the summer or most school holidays. Of course you could always leave the kiddies at home with someone, while you enjoy a fantastic cruise;):D

 

Just sayin...:)