<P> David has stood on display at Florence 's Galleria dell'Accademia since 1873 . In addition to the full - sized replica occupying the spot of the original in front of the Palazzo Vecchio , a bronze version overlooks Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo . The plaster cast of David at the Victoria and Albert Museum has a detachable plaster fig leaf which is displayed nearby . Legend claims that the fig leaf was created in response to Queen Victoria 's shock upon first viewing the statue 's nudity , and was hung on the figure prior to royal visits , using two strategically placed hooks . In 2010 , the Italian government began a campaign to solidify its claim to the iconic marble statue . </P>
<P> David has stood on display at Florence 's Galleria dell'Accademia since 1873 . In addition to the full - sized replica occupying the spot of the original in front of the Palazzo Vecchio , a bronze version overlooks Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo . The plaster cast of David at the Victoria and Albert Museum has a detachable plaster fig leaf which is displayed nearby . Legend claims that the fig leaf was created in response to Queen Victoria 's shock upon first viewing the statue 's nudity , and was hung on the figure prior to royal visits , using two strategically placed hooks . In 2010 , the Italian government began a campaign to solidify its claim to the iconic marble statue . </P>
where is the original statue of david in italy
where is the original statue of david in italy
Florence 's Galleria dell'Accademia
Florence 's Galleria dell'Accademia