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Discovering the squares of Florence ...

Florence is famous for its magnificent Squares visited every year by million of tourists.

Piazza della Signoria

It is a sort of open-air museum rich in important statues and monuments that evoke a political aim such as the "Fountain of Neptune", the "David" by Michelangelo and the "Marzocco" by Donatello.

It is the an important point of interest because it is the origin and the history of the Florentine Republic, as, since the Middle Ages it is the seat of civil power and the political life of the town.

Palazzo Vecchio is situated in this beautiful square.

Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo is the most important square of Florence since the first Roman settlement. It is believed that the Emperor Constantine, after beeing converted to Catholicism, built a small church in this square. As the power of the town increased, the square was enriched with monuments in Romanesque, Gothic and Byzantine style. At the center of the square, you can admire the magnificent Cathedral , The Bell tower of Giotto and the Baptistery of San Giovanni.

Piazza della Repubblica

This sqare was built during the city improvement works or Risanamento initiated when Florence was the capital Italy. It covers a wide area, about 75m to 100m and in this squares there are the most exclusive hotels and bars of Florence. It is located in a pedestrian area, near to  Piazza del Duomo.

Piazza Santa Croce

It is a very large square that in the past houses thousand of faithful that come here to pray. For this reason it became the seat of celebrations, rides and events and at the time of  Savonarola was also the scene of the Inquisition. During the Renaissance, the famous Football Town was disputed in the square.

Piazza San Lorenzo

In Piazza San Lorenzo there is the homonymous church and the Cappella dei Principi. This square is famous for the lively market that take place here every day.

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

A few metres far from the railway station, it is one of the most important churches of Florence. From the sixteenth to the nineteenth the square has hosted the Palio dei Cocchi, a race of wagons that took place around two marble obelisks located above bronze turtles.

Piazza of the Santissima Annunziata

Piazza of the Santissima Annunziata is one of the most beautiful squares not only of the city but of all Italy. This ssquare is, may be, the first example of European urban planning.

Piazza di Santo Spirito

It is one of the most popular Squares of the Oltrarno area. Here there are many markets, is restaurants and pubs: for this reason it is a famous meeting place beloved by the Florentines.

Piazzale Michelangelo

Created around the nineteenth century, it offers the most beautiful panorama views of Florence. In the centre of the square there is a replica in bronze of David by Michelangelo. Every day it is visited by thousands of tourists.

Piazza dei Ciompi

Restructured during the first 30 years of' the XVIII  century, the square takes its name from the wool combers (ciompi): in 1378, they organized the revolt of Ciompi in the district of Santa Croce for have a voice in the commune's ordering. Today it houses the market and the Loggia del Pesce designed by Vasari on behalf of Cosimo Medici I.

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