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Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria

This amazing space was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio (or Old Palace).

Here you will find the Palazzo Vecchio, that is also the Town Hall, the Loggia dei Lanzi, The Tribunale della Mercanzia (Tribunal of Merchandise), Palazzo Uguccioni, the Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali, a replica of the statue of David, the Fountain of Neptune, and the statue of Cosimo Medici on his horse. 

How’s this for history – In 1385 it was paved for the first time!

Here is the video, and the photos are underneath.  Enjoy!

 

 

~ Bella

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