The museum's itinerary contains evidence of more than seven centuries of activity, artistic commissions, bequests and donations-a tangible sign of the Florentine people's gratitude to the institution-until now only partially visible to the public, because they have been kept in offices and archives of the Misericordia of Florence.It is a rich exhibition that contains about eighty pieces, many of them specially restored for the Museum, including manuscripts, paintings, coats of arms, furnishings, objects of use and artifacts of Florentine craftsmanship; as well as a 1500 copy of the Statute of the Archconfraternity. It is possible to admire valuable works made by important authors such as Santi di Tito, Benedetto da Maiano, Sano di Pietro, Bachiacca, Sogliani, G. Battista Naldini, Butteri, Dono Doni, Puligo, Carlo Dolci and canvases from the Caravagesque period and the contemporary period with Annigoni and Chaplin.
From the Museum you can then enjoy the most beautiful view of the Piazza del Duomo!
Bargello Museum (also known as Museo del Bargello) is one of the oldest buildings in Florence, dating back to 1255. What used to be a palace, as well as a prison and barracks, is now an art museum boasting a number of 16th-century sculptures, plus four masterpieces by Michelangelo (1475-1564) and Donatello's David.