Piazza della Signoria
Neighbourhood · Historic Center, Florence

Piazza della Signoria

Photo: Zolli · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Piazza della Signoria is the main civic square in Florence's historic center. It holds the Palazzo Vecchio and a group of statues in the open, including a copy of David. The Loggia dei Lanzi displays further sculptures from classical and Renaissance periods.

On day 1 of Florence & Tuscan Art

Good to know

Tickets
Free to enter.
Time needed
1 hour.
Best time
Early morning.
Getting there
Short walk from the Duomo.

Itineraries with Piazza della Signoria

Day 1 of Florence & Tuscan Art

Duomo and Uffizi Gallery

How Piazza della Signoria fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Florence Cathedral (Duomo)Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
  2. 10:45Baptistery of St. JohnBattistero di San Giovanni
  3. 11:45Piazza della Signoria StrollPiazza della Signoria
  4. 13:00Uffizi GalleryGalleria degli Uffizi
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Piazza della Signoria questions

Is Piazza della Signoria free?

Yes. It is a public square open at all times.

What statues are in Piazza della Signoria?

It includes a copy of Michelangelo's David and works in the Loggia dei Lanzi.

Can you visit inside Palazzo Vecchio?

Yes. The museum inside has set hours and requires a ticket.

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