Palazzo Vecchio

"Florence's medieval-style city hall, Palazzo Vecchio overflows with acres of frescoes depicting the Medici family's leading figures and feats." Full review

"One of the highlights is the Room of the 500s, which features worryingly aggressive/erotic statues for a room that used to hold a political council. " Full review

"Palazzo Vecchio entrance." Full review

"Topped by a fine 94m-high bell tower, this huge building dominates its square." Full review

"This imposing building has served as Florence’s town hall since Medici times." Full review

"It's studded with works by the likes of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bronzino, but it's the ruling Medici family's private rooms, frescoed by Giorgio Vasari, that really spin back the centuries."

"Florence's fortresslike town hall was built from 1299 to 1302 on the designs of Arnolfo di Cambio, Gothic master builder of the city." Full review

"Palazzo Vecchio is an amazing example of Renaissance architecture. Statues by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Giorgio Vasari dot the exterior, and the interior is equally incredible."