Bargello Museum

Bargello Museum Courtyard

It rained a lot today putting a damper on sight seeing.  Plus, it is Sunday, and many things are closed.  But the magnificence of the historic center we are in cannot be lessened by a little rain. The pink and green marbles of the Duomo, the open piazzas filled with sculptures, the traffic free zones, all provide the eye with enjoyment.  The Bargello Museum, open today, is an 8 minute walk from our apartment, and holds some of the most notable statuary of the Renaissance.  It was once the headquarters for the police chief, a barracks and prison.  It is the oldest public building in Florence and holds the largest Italian collection of gothic and Renaissance sculptures some of which you may see here. Most notable among the collection is Donatello's David, Michaelangelo's Baccus and Brutus and many Giambologna's.  

Observations of two visitors.
    People will walk under a covered walkway with their large umbrellas opened.