Richard Ayoade & Rebel Wilson & Art in Florence – Travel Man: 48 Hours in… (VIDEO)

Summary
Richard Ayoade and Rebel Wilson visit Florence, a city with the highest concentration of significant art in the world. They explore the Uffizi Gallery and admire the sculptures of Michelangelo at the Accademia Gallery.

Highlights

  • Florence has 30% of the world’s significant art.
  • The Uffizi Gallery was originally built by the Medici family to store Renaissance art.
  • Richard and Rebel admire Michelangelo’s sculptures, including David and Venus.
  • David was intended to go on the roof of the Duomo but stayed at ground level due to its impressiveness.
  • Michelangelo’s sculptures were made of marble, and Richard jokes about putting some dolphins in Venus’ ocean.
  • Richard suggests turning the Accademia Gallery into a roller-skating rink.
  • Richard and Rebel see some street art in Florence before heading to the Accademia Gallery.

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