Loggia dei Lanzi

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1. 1Orientation

   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…

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2. 2The 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. …

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3. 3Cellini'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…

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4. 4Giambologna 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…

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5. 5Medici 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. …

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6. 6Neoclassical 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. …

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7. 7The 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. …

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8. 8Closing

   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…

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