Piazza della Signoria
Adorned with Palazzo Vecchio, it is, in fact, named after Palazzo della Signoria, and only an expert traveller would know that the paradox is easily solved once discovering that this is merely Vecchio's former name. Apart from being the location from where the Florentine Republic started, the piazza is a lively meeting hub and receives thousands of tourists daily.
A Roman square, an execution venue during the Middle Ages and one of the most photographed places in Florence, the piazza is simply a must-see. Its stately
palazzo is complemented by the Loggia della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the 14th-century Palace of the Tribunale della Mercanzia and the 16th-century Uguccioni Palace. Even if not visiting any of these structures, a mere look around discloses a number of architectural treasures, such as the equestrian statue of Cosimo I by Giambologna, the 16th-century Fountain of Neptune by Bartolomeo Ammannati and many others.
Name: Piazza della Signoria
Address: Piazza della Signoria
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