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Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria, 50123 Florence, Italy
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As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ranked #5 of 176 attractions in Florence
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Traveller Description: Piazza della Signoria is one of the  most important centres of attractions in Florence, along with the Piazza del Duomo. Many visitors come to love... more »
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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I like the location (next to the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio)...I picked our hotel based on its proximity to this piazza.Many interesting events take place here. The cafes are overpriced but typical.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Nice piazza, great place to take a coffee or a gelatto with the view of the statues, palazzo vecchio and piazza.

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We had lunch in one of the cafe's around the piazza, looking out at amazing statues and people watching - a wonderful place to get a sense of Florence.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This was one of my favourite areas in the city - we saw it during the day but we really enjoyed it most on our walk back from dinner in the evening. The buildings and statues look especially beautiful lit up at night and there was a wonderful classical guitarist playing nearby. Definitely worth seeing!

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Palmerton, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This was busy with folks enjoying the statues. You can choose to be in sun or shade, and can sit along the edge of the wall to rest your feet while you gaze at an impressive collection of statues and the fountain. Nice vibe for a place to hang out and soak in the atmosphere.

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Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyed the piazza with it's sculptures, restaurants. Nice atmosphere at night. Palazzo Vecchio is beautifully lit up.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

In a city of narrow streets and tall buildings with long roof eaves, Piazza della Signoria is an oasis of space and light. The Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's City Hall, dominates the Piazza with its austere presence. Next to it stands the delightful Loggia dei Lanzi, a piece of Renaissance architecture as close to perfection as is possible. Bronze and marble... More

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Rennes, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

A typical busy piazza but with more than a slight edge.This one has the Palazza Vecchio, statues of David and Hercules, Neptune's Fountain and the Loggia de Lanzi and it's numerous sculptures together with Cellini's Perseus holding the head of Medusa. Just to the south next door almost to the Palazzo Vecchio you will find the great Uffizi Gallery. So... More

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Burnley
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

A real atmospheric treat of Florence and the classics for all us romantic history buffs . If you also have a sense of the macabre you will appreciate why Hannibal Lecter worked in the nearby Uffizi before doing his dirty deed and making a hasty departure. Talking about hasty departures we did one from the Revoir cafe as soon as... More

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Greenville, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We stumbled upon this square by accident one morning looking for something else....and were so pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the statues, the colors, the beauty. It's a gathering place for many people and we found it to be very crowded during the days, but we just stared at the buildings and the architecture most of the time looking... More

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