Piazzale Michelangelo
Viewpoint · Oltrarno, Florence

Piazzale Michelangelo

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Piazzale Michelangelo sits above the Oltrarno district. It features a bronze copy of Michelangelo's David and wide views of the city skyline including the Duomo. The square draws visitors for photos and sunsets.

On day 2 of Florence: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Sunset
Getting there
Bus 12 or 13 from the center, or a 20-minute walk uphill from Ponte Vecchio

Itineraries with Piazzale Michelangelo

Day 2 of Florence: Weekend Escape

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How Piazzale Michelangelo fits into a day.
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  3. 13:00Mercato CentraleSan Lorenzo
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Piazzale Michelangelo questions

How do you reach Piazzale Michelangelo?

Buses 12 and 13 run from the train station and Duomo area. Walking uphill takes about 20 minutes from the river.

Is Piazzale Michelangelo open at night?

The square remains open at all hours with no gates or closing times.

What landmarks are visible from Piazzale Michelangelo?

The view includes the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Croce, and the Arno river below.

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