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Monuments & Statues in Florence
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- andyh67186334Coalville, UK10,862 contributionsAfter 460 steps up and then down the Cupola in the Duomo, I decided to climb another 414 steps up and down in the bell tower straight afterwards.
Please note backpacks are not allowed of any size!!
It was great to see some of the bells and how the tower was constructed, but unlike the Cupola where nothing obstructs the view for photos, the bell tower has wire mesh, which isn't suitable for DSLR cameras as the lenses are too big for the mesh. As a result of this I did not climb to the very top as it would have been a waste of time.Written September 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - EyekaytooLeverkusen, Germany3,143 contributionsWhat an interesting, free outdoor exhibition area showing some remarkable sculptures, many dating back to the 16th century. I didn't study each statue, but there was more than enough violence depicted in the ones I did spend some time studying - decapitation & rape for example. You have Perseus finishing off Medusa and the rape of the Sabine women, for example.
I was just fascinated that this is all in just one corner of the Piazza della Signoria adjoining the world famous Uffizi Gallery.
And you cam enjoy tis fabulous Renaissance artwork without paying any entrance fees or waiting in any queues. Wonderful!Written September 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - EyekaytooLeverkusen, Germany3,143 contributionsOn walking around Florence I was really impressed with much of the artwork that is on public display. Seeing this bronze statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini was an example of what I mean. And to think that this was created back in the 16th century!
I was simply impressed by the casual, but powerful statue of Perseus standing over the slain body of Medusa with a mighty sword in his right hand and the grisly decapitated head of Medusa in his other hand. Violence and power somehow intertwined.
The statue is located in the Loggia dei Lanzi in the Piazza della Signoria along with another statue which are all free to the public - no entrance fees nor long queues. Superb!Written September 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Filipe QPinhal Novo, Portugal25 contributionsNot so special. It's just a iron wildhog in a part of a plaza in Firenze. Not deserve a special move to see it. We found it by casuality and we saw that people scratch his nose (don't know why).Written August 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China174,793 contributionsThere are several interesting things to see at Piazza de Santa Croce including the Dante Monument situated just in front of the basilica. It is the work of sculptor Enrico Pazzi (1865) and depicts Dante standing with one foot forward, he is entirely cloaked with wreath around his head with an eagle on the ground and at his side. The statue is atop a pedestal with four lions around the base. It is a nice monument worth a minute or two of your time to view before entering the basilica.Written April 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China174,793 contributionsThere are numerous monuments scattered around Piazza della Signoria including bronze equestrian statue of Cosimo I. This is the work of Giambologna (1594) and depicts Medici who ruled Florence between 1537-69. He is suited in military armour and cloaked while holding baton in his right hand while scanning to his left while Cosimo's horse raises its right front leg. The statue rests upon a pedestal with bas reliefs on its sides. It is a fine equestrian statue and work by Giambologna that is worth spending a few minutes to enjoy while monument viewing at Piazza della Signoria.Written April 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China174,793 contributionsThere are quite a few interesting monuments found around Piazza della Signoria including this impressive sculpture of Hercules and Cacus situated opposite to the replica of Michelangelo's David at the entrance to Palazzo Vecchio. This is the work of sculptor Bandinelli (1534) and depicts Hercules as a particularly muscular figure with curly hair. He holds a club in his right hand, while holding down the fire breathing monster, Cacus, by his head. It is a fine sculpture worth spending a few minutes to enjoy while monument viewing at the square.Written April 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China174,793 contributionsThis is one of the collection of masterpiece sculptures you can view within the outdoor Loggia dei Lanzi at Piazza della Signoria in the city centre of Florence. It is an ancient Roman sculpture dating back to the Flavian era (69-96AD) and a copy of a Greek original (240-230BC). Discovered in Rome and restored several times in the past, the sculpture referred to as Menelaus Carrying the body of Patroclus (also referred to as Ajax Carrying the Body of Achilles) has been located here at the Loggia dei Lanza since 1741.Written April 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TheShisTel Aviv, Israel42,752 contributionsThis is one of the many statues in Loggia dei Lanzi in Piazza della Signoria, near the Uffizi gallery.Written December 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China174,793 contributionsThis is one of the masterpiece sculptures located within Loggia dei Lanza at Piazza della Signoria. It is the work of Italian sculptor Pio Fedi (1855-65) and depicts a scene related to the Trojan War, where Achilles' son Neoptolemus violently kidnaps Priam's youngest daughter, Polyxena, whom he grasps in his left arm just before striking an overhead blow to her mother who clutches onto Neoptolemus in effort to stop him. Below is Polyxena's brother who has already been killed by Neoptolemus.
It is a dramatic scene skilfully sculpted to show emotion, anger, fear and suffering that comes through the tragedy of war while achieving sculptural balance by Fedi. Well worth viewing for a few minutes before or after seeing Giambologna's masterpiece Ratto della Sabina also at Loggia dei Lanza.Written April 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SoCalOregonianMurrieta, CA10,355 contributionsThis tabernacle as with many in Florence is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and located along via Nazionale since 1850. This one dates from 1522 and takes its name from the seven cherub heads that dispense water into a basin below the tabernacle. The tabernacle displays the Madonna and Child along with Saints Jacopo, Lorenzo, Giovannino and others. It was restored in 2016.Written September 15, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Travelaround59London, UK2,033 contributionsPiazza della Libertà is "hidden" away from the madding crowds that are all over Florence these days so is a bit quieter than many other areas. L'Arco di Trionfo seats majestically in the middle of the square surrounded by not so beautiful gardens and beautiful fountains that seems not to work very often (pity). For sure a place where to sit to rest!Written September 12, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China174,793 contributionsThere are a few interesting things to see at Piazza della Santissima Annunziata including the early 17th-century equestrian statue of Ferdinando I de' Medici (1549-1609). It is the work of highly regarded Renaissance sculptor Giambologna and erected on the square in 1608.
What you see is a astute Ferdinando I in armour, sitting on horseback while surveying to his right. The statue stands upon a simple pedestal with a dedication shield in front. Worth a look-see if you plan to spend time in this area of Florence and enjoy monument viewing.Written April 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Angelo SHilliard, OH5,124 contributionsA "modern" tribute to Garibaldi's soldiers who fell fighting for the unification of Italy. While in the historical center, it is a bit out of the way. Worth a visit if you are in the area as the statue is quite dynamic.Written December 27, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LostInTimePittsburgh, PA22,346 contributionsThis is a statue of one of the Medici family. It’s a nicely done statue. I saw it walking by and wouldn’t go out of my way to see it, but it’s nice.Written February 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
