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Started in 1501 and was completed in 1504

Galleria deli’ Academia, Florence


 * 1) David is made of Carrera Marble
 * 2) David is 17 feet tall
 * 3) It took Michelangelo 4 years to make
 * 4) David weighs 6 tons
 * 5) 1991 his foot was damaged by a crazy man with a hammer

David is a statue created by Michelangelo. This is one Michelangelo best sculptures. It is of the biblical David. David’s eyes are looking towards Rome. Originally the statue was unveiled outside but in 1837 it was moved in academia gallery