Florence, Italy: Michelangelo's David

One of Europe's great thrills is seeing Michelangelo's David in the flesh at the Accademia Gallery. Seventeen feet high, gleaming white, and exalted by a halo-like dome over his head, David rarely disappoints, even for those with high expectations. Subscribe at goo.gl/8iBEnS for weekly updates on more European destinations.

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