In which city can you see Michelangelo's statue of David, in the Galleria dell'Accademia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Florence, in Tuscany
- Step 1: Michelangelo carved David from a single block of marble between 1501 and 1504. Step 2. It was made for the city of Florence and now stands in the Accademia. Answer: Florence, in Tuscany. Why not the others: the other cities have other famous works.
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