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Michelangelo's sculpture 'David' stands in which Italian city?
Answer
Florence
Michelangelo's 'David' is housed in Florence at the Accademia Gallery. The marble sculpture, completed in 1504, is a masterpiece of Renaissance art depicting the biblical hero.
💡 Did you know?
'David' stands 17 feet tall and was originally intended to be placed on the roof of the Florence Cathedral.
Other options people guess
- Rome
- Venice
- Milan
Topics
- Michelangelo
- sculpture
- Renaissance
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