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Monuments, Palaces and Piazzas to see in Florence
Florence is considered by many to be an open-air museum. If you are interested in architecture, for example, you don't need to visit any museums: many of the palaces and squares are masterpieces of their own.
Designed by Michelozzo, Andrea di Cambio and Brunelleschi, among many others, many of the great palaces and piazzas in Florence are spectacular to behold. The main squares often display statues by Giambologna or Michelangelo. Ponte Vecchio, Old Bridge, is a treasure to admire.
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella
Read full article "Piazza Santa Maria Novella"Piazza Santa Maria Novella is a beautiful square, recently cleaned up and fixed up, that stands before the beautiful church of Santa Maria Novella.
Panoramic View from Piazzale Michelangelo
Read full article "Piazzale Michelangelo"Piazzale Michelangelo is the place to go to get all those beautiful panoramic views of the city and catch a stunning sunset. The viewpoint is to the south of the historical center, here's how to get there either by foot or bus!
Palazzo Vecchio
Read full article "Palazzo Vecchio"With fortress like castellations and a 311 foot high bell tower, Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio conveys the message of political power supported by military strength.
Piazza della Signoria
Read full article "Piazza della Signoria"Standing in the Piazza della Signoria with the shadow of the forbidding Palazzo Vecchio, it is impossible to escape the sense of Florence’s past political might.
Ponte Vecchio
Read full article "Ponte Vecchio"No visit to Florence is complete without at least some time spent dawdling on the Ponte Vecchio, looking at the glittering jeweler’s shops along the bridge or admiring the view.
Piazza della Repubblica
Read full article "Piazza della Repubblica"The square and Column of Abundance mark the center of the city of Florence since Roman times. Today, with its many cafes and street artists, it is an important piazza for downtown strollers.
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