Experts' Choice Award Piazza della Signoria
What the experts agree on
Florence's most striking square pairs free open-air sculpture with centuries of political power—the Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei Lanzi offer museum-quality art without admission fees, while cafés surrounding the cobbled piazza invite
“This monumental square, dominated by the somber Palazzo Vecchio and its iconic tower, has been Florence's administrative hub for hundreds of years, and it still functions as city hall today.”
– Concierge
Fodor's "This is by far the most striking square in Florence." Full review
Let's Go "P. della Signoria is the place to go if you want to see sculptures without the museum prices. The Loggia, a portico full of statues that’s as legit as any room in the Uffizi, is free. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The loggia was constructed at the end of the 14C to accommodate the members of the Florentine government (the Signoria) during official ceremonies." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The array of statues around the Palazzo Vecchio and the loggia make this a veritable open-air museum." Full review
Afar Magazine "Just off the main square, Piazza della Signoria, in Florence, this open air museum was beautiful in the morning as light spilled down and over the statues and general gorgeousness that is Florence." Full review
The Telegraph "An outside table at one the cafés or restaurants surrounding the square is a great place for people-watching." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The seat of power, with the Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi at its heart, it's a cobbled, open-air gallery of grand statues, a gushing fountain, and locals cycling through."
Florence Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
National Geographic "Whether the real 'David' is in the cards or not, you can't miss the Piazza della Signoria—the city's historic hub—where a replica of Michelangelo's marble masterpiece presides over the..."
Rough Guide "The area also includes the Piazza della Signoria, an open-air sculpture gallery featuring iconic works like the replica of Michelangelo's David"
