Palazzo Vecchio and sculptures of the Loggia dei Lanzi lit up at night in Piazza della Signoria.

Piazza della Signoria

Palazzo Vecchio, the Neptune fountain and the sculptures of the Loggia dei Lanzi share this civic square, right next to the Uffizi, with the bustle of people crossing the center.

  • Squares and bridges
  • Suggested time:30 to 45 min
  • Area:Historic center

About Piazza della Signoria

The tower of Palazzo Vecchio rules the skyline; down at ground level, sculptures compete with pedestrians for your attention. Piazza della Signoria was the center of Florentine political life and shows power in stone and bronze. The copy of David helps you imagine the original in that space.

Step up to the Loggia dei Lanzi to see Benvenuto Cellini's Perseus and look for the Neptune fountain. The plan here is outdoors: the museum and tower of Palazzo Vecchio need a separate ticket and more time.

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