piazza della Signoria
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:49
Welcome to Piazza della Signoria, the historic and political soul of Florence. While the nearby Piazza del Duomo represents the religious center of the city, this L-shaped square has been its civic and administrative heart since…
Listen in the app2Palazzo Vecchio: The Seat of Power1:48
The imposing building that anchors the square is the Palazzo Vecchio, which still serves as Florence's City Hall and a museum. Construction began in 1299, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio to house the 'Signoria,' the ruling body of…
Listen in the app3The David and Hercules: Guardians of the Threshold1:48
Standing directly in front of the entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio is a replica of Michelangelo's David. The original, carved in 1504, stood on this very spot for over 350 years before being moved to the Accademia Gallery for…
Listen in the app4Loggia dei Lanzi: The Sculpture Gallery1:43
On the south side of the square is the Loggia dei Lanzi, an elegant open-air gallery built in the late 14th century. Originally intended for public ceremonies and assemblies, it later became a stage for political debates before…
Listen in the app5The Fountain of Neptune and the White Giant1:41
Near the corner of the Palazzo Vecchio stands the grand Fountain of Neptune, designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati in the mid-16th century. At its center is a colossal statue of Neptune, the god of the sea, standing atop a chariot…
Listen in the app6The Porcellino and the Mercato Nuovo1:36
Just a short walk from the main L-shaped square, on the way toward the Arno, you will find the Mercato Nuovo, or 'New Market,' and its most famous resident: the Porcellino. This is a 16th-century bronze statue of a wild boar. …
Listen in the app7A Museum of the Republic: The Uffizi1:39
Connecting the Piazza della Signoria to the river is the grand Uffizi Gallery. While it is now one of the world's premier art museums, it was originally built by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 to serve as 'Uffizi,' or offices, for the…
Listen in the app8Piazza della Signoria1:38
As you prepare to leave the Piazza della Signoria, take one more look at the towering silhouette of the Palazzo Vecchio. You have stood at the crossroads of power and beauty, a place where the history of a city was written in…
Listen in the app9Closing1:38
As you prepare to leave the Piazza della Signoria, take one more look at the towering silhouette of the Palazzo Vecchio. You have stood at the crossroads of power and beauty, a place where the history of a city was written in…
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What is piazza della Signoria?
piazza della Signoria is a place in 피렌체 with 9 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 | 9 |
| Total length | 15 min 20 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7697, 11.2556 |
| Last updated |
