Piazza della
Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio have been at the
heart of Florence's political and social life
for centuries.
The Piazza's statues commemorate
the city's major historical events. The most
famous of them all is undoubtedly Michelangelo's
statue of David which symbolizes triumph over
tyranny. The original statue stood in the Piazza
until 1873 when it was moved to the Galleria
dell' Accademia for safe keeping.
Some of the other statue include
Perseus by Cellini and the Fontana di Nettunno.
The Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) still fulfills
its original role today as town hall. It was
completed in 1322, and redecorated by Varsari
in 1540 for Duke Cosimo I.
Along with the Duomo it is one
of Florence's great landmarks and a prominent
part of the imposing skyline. |
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