Loggia dei Lanzi
Loggia della Signoria · 피렌체
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Loggia dei Lanzi, a site that serves as the magnificent 'crown jewel' of Florence’s Piazza della Signoria. As you stand before these three sweeping arches, you are not just looking at a beautiful gallery; you are…
Listen in the app2The Oath of Office and Republican Safety
To understand the origins of the Loggia, we must look at the building next door: the Palazzo Vecchio. In the 14th century, politics in Florence was a dangerous game. …
Listen in the app3Cellini's Perseus: A Warning in Bronze
Directly before you stands Benvenuto Cellini’s 'Perseus with the Head of Medusa.' Commissioned in 1554 by Cosimo I de' Medici, this is perhaps the most famous statue in the Loggia, and its placement was no accident. Look at…
Listen in the app4Giambologna and the Peak of Mannerism
Moving further into the Loggia, we encounter the 'Rape of the Sabine Women' by the Flemish artist Gian Bologna, also known as Giambologna. This sculpture is one of the finest examples of 'Mannerism,' a style that flourished in…
Listen in the app5Medici as Collectors: The Ancient Roman Row
Along the back wall of the Loggia, you will see a row of six female statues. These are not Renaissance works, but ancient Roman originals. …
Listen in the app6Neoclassical Additions and the Fall of Troy
Not all the works here date from the Medici’s golden age. One of the more recent additions is the 'Rape of Polyxena,' a 19th-century neoclassical work by Pio Fedi. …
Listen in the app7The Lions of the Loggia: Guardians of the Prince
Guarding the steps of the Loggia are two massive lions. One is ancient Roman, while its companion was carved in the 16th century by Flaminio Vacca to match. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Loggia dei Lanzi, take a final look at the silhouettes of these masterpieces against the Florentine sky. We have seen how a simple 14th-century arcade for taking oaths was transformed into…
Listen in the app
What is Loggia dei Lanzi?
Loggia dei Lanzi is a place in 피렌체 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 피렌체 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7692, 11.2557 |
| Last updated |
_in_Florence_-_Architects_Benci_di_Cione_and_Simone_Talenti_(25293060302).jpg){kind=link}