Piazza della Signoria
9 expert reviews
“This monumental square, dominated by the somber Palazzo Vecchio and its iconic tower, has been Florence's administrative hub for hundreds of years, and it still functions as city hall today.”
– Concierge
"This is by far the most striking square in Florence." Full review
"P. della Signoria is the place to go if you want to see sculptures without the museum prices. The Loggia, a portico full of statues that’s as legit as any room in the Uffizi, is free. " Full review
2 Stars
"The loggia was constructed at the end of the 14C to accommodate the members of the Florentine government (the Signoria) during official ceremonies." Full review
2 Stars
"The array of statues around the Palazzo Vecchio and the loggia make this a veritable open-air museum." Full review
"Just off the main square, Piazza della Signoria, in Florence, this open air museum was beautiful in the morning as light spilled down and over the statues and general gorgeousness that is Florence." Full review
"An outside table at one the cafés or restaurants surrounding the square is a great place for people-watching." Full review
1.0
"Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist." Full review
"The seat of power, with the Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi at its heart, it's a cobbled, open-air gallery of grand statues, a gushing fountain, and locals cycling through."
Florence Travel Guide
July 7, 2021