Палаццо Барджелло Palazzo Bargello

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Bargello (Italian: Bargello) is the oldest public building in Florence, which has housed a museum of sculpture since the XIX century - the National Museum of Bargello. In the Middle Ages, the building served as the residence of the Podesta and the City Council (Palazzo del Popolo), and for some time - a prison and barracks. The building was erected in 1256, first as a two-story building. The third floor was added after the fire of 1323, using smaller blocks. The open courtyard has an external staircase leading to the second floor. An open well is located in the center of the yard.

The National Museum (Museo Nazionale del Bargello) has been operating in Bargello since 1865, presenting Italy's largest collection of Gothic and Renaissance sculptures (14th-17th centuries). The Bargello Museum's collection includes several works by Michelangelo, including Bacchus, Madonna Pitti, Brutus and David Apollo.
Also on display are the sculptures "David" and "St. George" by Donatello, "Fisherman" by Vincent Gemino, "Bacchus" by Jacopo Sansovino, "Architecture" by Giovanni da Bologna, his "Mercury", and many works by the della Robbia family. Benvenuto Cellini's work is represented by a bronze bust of Cosimo I. In addition, the museum has a beautiful collection of ceramics (majolica), textiles, tapestries, antique coins, knightly weapons, ivory and silverware.