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David
Standing 17ft high, Michelangelo’s David depicts the Old Testament hero
who killed the mighty Philistine giant Goliath with a single stone from his
slingshot. Michelangelo was paid 400 Florins for the work, which was
commissioned in 1501 for the city's cathedral. However, when it was finished
in 1504, it was placed outside the Palazzo Della Signoria, where the local
government had its offices. It came to symbolize the Republic of Florence's
bravery against other more powerful surrounding states and David's warring
gaze was directed towards Rome. Nowadays, after privately viewing the
masterpiece inside the Accademia Gallery
one can offer a once in a life time gala
dinner right next to it.
