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Cure square Florence
the public square of the Cure takes the name from the ancient activity of "curandaio" (of the laundress) that it was praticated in the antiquity in the public square. In the 1800's on this land rose one of the first centers lives outside from walls citizens.
Close to public square of the Cure we find the Dei Mille avenue, Madonna della Querce street, Cino da Pistoia street, Boccaccio street and we can arrive until the beautifull Palmieri Villa of XV century, modernized in 1697.
(a copy, the original of Donatello is guarded in the Museum of the Bargello), a heraldic lion with the coat of arms of Florence; in fact during the republican age lions in captivity were guarded behind the palace. Moving on the right we find of the copies in bronze of Giuditta and Oloferne, the David di Michelangelo (the original copy carved by Michelangelo in 1504 is conserved in the Gallery of the Academy) and the marmoreo group of Ercole and Caco of Baccio Bandinelli.
Many sculptures are exposed in the Loggia of the Signoria (said also Loggia of the Lanzi) constructed in 1382, in the left part of the public square, beside Old Palace. Between the more important present sculptures we can remember the virtues Teologali and Cardinali, the Fortress of Giovanni, the Temperanza, the Justice, the Precaution, the Faith and the Charity. But sure the sculptures more important and known is the Perseus of Benvenuto Cellini that represents the mythical Greek hero who extension the head of Jellyfish just killed.
Both the Hercules and the David were placed in front of the Palazzo della Signoria as a symbol of the liberty won, jealously guarded by the Florentines. They were also a symbolic warning or challenge to whomever might have tried to take over the Republic. On the corner of the palace there is the famous figure of NEPTUNE in white Carrara marble. It is a work by the artist who undoubtably had more success as an architect than as a sculptor: Bartolomeo Ammannati. The fauns and the marine divinities are works fused in bronze by Giambologna, who is also responsable for the impressive equestrian monument of Cosimo I, Grand duke of Tuscany of the Medici family.
On the other part of the public square, to the right of Old Palace we find arching that it guards the Ratto of the Sabine; with of marble sculptures realized by the Giambologna in 1853.
and 1443) that dominates all the public square. In Saint public square Croce there are still visible originates lateral buildings that encircle the public square.
Here they were organized festivities, tornei, games that attracting the people they have rendered Public square of Santa Croce one of the main points of reference of Florence.
In Saint Public square Croce is celebrated the Calcio in Costumen (Soccer in custom), folkloristic event born at the beginning of the 1400's, suspended in the 1739 and then resumption in 1930 is celebrated still today.
Close from the Santa Croce public square we find also disc pub that they animate the nightlife with coming from young people from all the world.
Station of Saint is situated near the main station of Florence (Santa Maria Novella Train Station) right in the center historical, two steps from the Dome of Florence.
In the course of the years The Public Square of Santa Maria Novella has been more times increased in order to satisfy the requirements of the believers who gathered in the public square in order to pray.
Begin from the Middle Ages the The Public Square of Santa Maria Novella was used for festivities and other shows. Between the important manifestations in the public square we can remember the Palio dei Cocchi (one run of wagons) of which we have like testimony the two obelischi in marble, work of Giambologna.
In the public square we can admire the church of Santa Maria Novella, the loggiato of the Hospital of San Paolo, pharmacy of the friars, the ancient laboratory of the grass.
the spectacular Romaneque San Miniato Church. An equally short walk down the hill leads to another piazza with a lovely restaurant. Further down, on the route back to central Florence, is a very pretty rose garden.
Michelangelo large square, thanks to its beautifulst panorama, is one of the main goals for the visitors. The Michelangelo Large square has been realized in 1875 and in the center of the large square we find the monument to Michelangelo of 1871 on base in marble designed from Giuseppe Poggi.
In the corner between the tree-lined avenue and the Michelangelo large square we find the entrance of the garden of the Iris (visitabile in the month of May) where we find beyond 2500 types of this flower, symbol of Florence. Little far away we find also the entrance of the Garden of the Roses that contains one rich collection of these flowers.
between Orsanmichele and the Dome, in the 1860 way of the Oriolo and in 1870 also via de' Martelli. Finally in order to magnify the Saint public square Giovanni, in the years between 1885 and 1895, came demolished and rear the facades of the Archiepiscopal Palace.
Anyone enters in Public square of the Dome in Florence remains impressionated for the beauty and the greater of the present works realized with red, white and dark green marbles. In the Public square we find the complex religious more important of the city: the Baptistry of Saint Giovanni, the cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Dome) and the bell tower of Giotto.
Turning around to the public square leaving from via of the Calzaiuoli is possible to admire the loggia of the Bigallo realized by Alberto Arnoldi realized between 1352 and 1358 composed in marble and by 2 large arched rich adorned and decorated with reliefs representing angels, Jesus, prophets).
Continuing we find the reconstructed archiepiscopal Palace by Giovanni Antonio Dosio (1573-84) after a fire in 1533; from the courtyard it is possible to reach the Church of S. Salvatore al Vescovo.
To the number 7 of Public square of the Dome we find the House of the Work of S. Giovanni, subsequently some old houses of the XV century.
To the corner of via of the Servants we find the Palzzo Strozzi and Niccolini of the XV century.
Continuing we find other palaces of hte XVII century: Palace Guadagni Riccardi, Strozzi of Mantova, Palace of the Canonical, the center of the arciconfraternita one of the Misericordia founded in the 1244 by S. Peter Martire.
Piazza di San Giovanni is the plaza located directly in front of the Duomo in Florence Italy. Visitors to Florence flock to this square to enjoy the facade of Florence's famous cathedral. The Baptistry, with its famous doors, is also located on Piazza di San Giovanni.
Many popular tourist attractions are located in the area that surrounds the Duomo. Duomo square is very near of bed and breakfast Home in Palace.
The place of Repubblica is a gigantic square in the Signoria District of Florence. The tall column in the centre of the square marks the intersection of two main roads from the Roman period.
The Republic Square has a elliptic shape and has been obtained widening the public square of the risen Old Market in the Middle Ages on the ruins of the Hole of a Roman city, patrimony of remarkable beauty of which still it remains a positive remind.
In the Public square of the Republic we find the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, work of Emilio Zocchi. Only testimony after the participation of XIX the century is the Column of the Dovizia or the Abundance erected in the 1431 by Donatello. It was erected to the crossing of the Thistle with the Decuman of the Roman city and from is always considered the navel of the city.
Independence public square is situated in the heart of the historical center of Florence and is easy to reach from main railway station of Santa Maria Novella.
In the center of the Public square we find monuments dedicates to Ubaldino Peruzzi of 1897 and Bettino Ricasoli of 1897. Around the public square of Independence we find the Quarter of Barbano realized in 1844 - 1855, first one made in the XIX century in the areas remained free within walls; it comprises the Palace of the Conferences and the Tree-lined avenue Filippo Strozzi.
From Independence public square the 27 on April 1859 left the demonstrations that carried to the fall of the Lorenense government and favor the annexation of the Reign of Italy.
In San Marco public square is situated the center of the University of Florence and the public square is in the heart of the historical center.
In the center of the public square we find the monument of general Manfredo Fanti executed in bronze by Pio Fedi in 1873. The public square is encircled from great buildings. The Mansion of the Livia is to attribute to Bernardo Fallani (1780) that currently it accommodates the CircoloUfficiali of garrison. On the opposite side we find the Belle Arti Academy and already cited center of the university of Florence.San Marco square is near of bed and breakfast Home in Palace.
On the northern side of the public square we find the Church of San Marco and a wing of the convent.
Signoria Square Florence
Situated in the historical center, the Signoria public square always has been the political center and the heart of the civil life in Florence. The Signoria public square is reachable by foot in 10 minutes from the railway station of Santa Maria Novella and is annexed to the Uffizi Gallery, Old Palace and Old Bridge. After several transformations and to continuation of the realization of the Uffizi Gallery (in 1560 - 1580) Public square of the Signoria assumed the actual aspect; a great visual impact correlated by several sculptures and palaces. To the center of the public square is placed the equestre monument of Cosimo I (work in bronze of the Giambologna of the 1598) and Source of Public square or Fontana of Neptune of Bartolomeo Ammannati and Giambologna of 1575 erected beside Old Palace in occasion of the construction of a new aqueduct. In the left part of the gradinata of Old Palace we find the sculpture representing the Marzocco(a copy, the original of Donatello is guarded in the Museum of the Bargello), a heraldic lion with the coat of arms of Florence; in fact during the republican age lions in captivity were guarded behind the palace. Moving on the right we find of the copies in bronze of Giuditta and Oloferne, the David di Michelangelo (the original copy carved by Michelangelo in 1504 is conserved in the Gallery of the Academy) and the marmoreo group of Ercole and Caco of Baccio Bandinelli.
Many sculptures are exposed in the Loggia of the Signoria (said also Loggia of the Lanzi) constructed in 1382, in the left part of the public square, beside Old Palace. Between the more important present sculptures we can remember the virtues Teologali and Cardinali, the Fortress of Giovanni, the Temperanza, the Justice, the Precaution, the Faith and the Charity. But sure the sculptures more important and known is the Perseus of Benvenuto Cellini that represents the mythical Greek hero who extension the head of Jellyfish just killed.
Both the Hercules and the David were placed in front of the Palazzo della Signoria as a symbol of the liberty won, jealously guarded by the Florentines. They were also a symbolic warning or challenge to whomever might have tried to take over the Republic. On the corner of the palace there is the famous figure of NEPTUNE in white Carrara marble. It is a work by the artist who undoubtably had more success as an architect than as a sculptor: Bartolomeo Ammannati. The fauns and the marine divinities are works fused in bronze by Giambologna, who is also responsable for the impressive equestrian monument of Cosimo I, Grand duke of Tuscany of the Medici family.
On the other part of the public square, to the right of Old Palace we find arching that it guards the Ratto of the Sabine; with of marble sculptures realized by the Giambologna in 1853.
Santa Croce Square Florence
The Public square of Santa Croceis one of the public squares more evocative in Florence. With a rectangular shape it is a great testimony of the Middle Ages in Italy, characterized by the important presence buildings like the Palace dell'Antella, the Cocchi-Serristori Palace (end of the XV century) and the beautifulst Santa Croce Church (erected between 1294and 1443) that dominates all the public square. In Saint public square Croce there are still visible originates lateral buildings that encircle the public square.
Here they were organized festivities, tornei, games that attracting the people they have rendered Public square of Santa Croce one of the main points of reference of Florence.
In Saint Public square Croce is celebrated the Calcio in Costumen (Soccer in custom), folkloristic event born at the beginning of the 1400's, suspended in the 1739 and then resumption in 1930 is celebrated still today.
Close from the Santa Croce public square we find also disc pub that they animate the nightlife with coming from young people from all the world.
Santa Maria Novella Square Florence
The Santa Maria Novella church is a 13th century church, located across from the central train station (Stazione di Santa Maria Novella) in Florence Italy (Firenza). The church contains many fine pieces of art including a 3-D painting by Masaccio. Other important works include: Trinity by Masaccio (1428), Capella Tornabuone' fresco by Ghirlandaio (1485). The Public Square of Santa Maria Novella is one of the more important public squares in Florence.
Station of Saint is situated near the main station of Florence (Santa Maria Novella Train Station) right in the center historical, two steps from the Dome of Florence.
In the course of the years The Public Square of Santa Maria Novella has been more times increased in order to satisfy the requirements of the believers who gathered in the public square in order to pray.
Begin from the Middle Ages the The Public Square of Santa Maria Novella was used for festivities and other shows. Between the important manifestations in the public square we can remember the Palio dei Cocchi (one run of wagons) of which we have like testimony the two obelischi in marble, work of Giambologna.
In the public square we can admire the church of Santa Maria Novella, the loggiato of the Hospital of San Paolo, pharmacy of the friars, the ancient laboratory of the grass.
Michelangelo Large square Florence
The rolling hills and interesting vegetation to the south of Florence (Firenza) can be enjoyed from the hilltop near Piazzale Michelangelo. The district around Michelangelo Plaza features some less known, but very enjoyable attractions. The Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Florence Italy. Perched high on a hillside overlooking the city, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of Florence's skyline. A replica of Michelangelo's Statue of David stands in the centre of the plaza. A number of other attractions can be found in the Piazzale Michelangelo District. Just a short walk uphill isthe spectacular Romaneque San Miniato Church. An equally short walk down the hill leads to another piazza with a lovely restaurant. Further down, on the route back to central Florence, is a very pretty rose garden.
Michelangelo large square, thanks to its beautifulst panorama, is one of the main goals for the visitors. The Michelangelo Large square has been realized in 1875 and in the center of the large square we find the monument to Michelangelo of 1871 on base in marble designed from Giuseppe Poggi.
In the corner between the tree-lined avenue and the Michelangelo large square we find the entrance of the garden of the Iris (visitabile in the month of May) where we find beyond 2500 types of this flower, symbol of Florence. Little far away we find also the entrance of the Garden of the Roses that contains one rich collection of these flowers.
Dome Square Florence
One of the busiest areas of Florence is Piazza del Duomo, a large city square located on the south side of Florence's famous Duomo cathedral. Many tourist attractions are located near Piazza del Duomo. The public square of the Dome of Florence is the heart of the city and is the departure point in order to catch up the other places and works of art. The Dome public square is easy to reach on foot in few minutes from the main railway station of Santa Maria Novella. The actual public square configuration was created in the XIX century after some works in order to give uniformity with the others monuments. The part south of the public square of the Dome has been review by Gaetano Baccani that in years 1826-1830 constructed palaces like rooms of the canonical of the cathedral; the same Gaetano Baccani constructed the cast iron railing that all the perimeter of the Dome encircles. In the years between 1841 and 1844 via Calzaiuoli was increasedbetween Orsanmichele and the Dome, in the 1860 way of the Oriolo and in 1870 also via de' Martelli. Finally in order to magnify the Saint public square Giovanni, in the years between 1885 and 1895, came demolished and rear the facades of the Archiepiscopal Palace.
Anyone enters in Public square of the Dome in Florence remains impressionated for the beauty and the greater of the present works realized with red, white and dark green marbles. In the Public square we find the complex religious more important of the city: the Baptistry of Saint Giovanni, the cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Dome) and the bell tower of Giotto.
Turning around to the public square leaving from via of the Calzaiuoli is possible to admire the loggia of the Bigallo realized by Alberto Arnoldi realized between 1352 and 1358 composed in marble and by 2 large arched rich adorned and decorated with reliefs representing angels, Jesus, prophets).
Continuing we find the reconstructed archiepiscopal Palace by Giovanni Antonio Dosio (1573-84) after a fire in 1533; from the courtyard it is possible to reach the Church of S. Salvatore al Vescovo.
To the number 7 of Public square of the Dome we find the House of the Work of S. Giovanni, subsequently some old houses of the XV century.
To the corner of via of the Servants we find the Palzzo Strozzi and Niccolini of the XV century.
Continuing we find other palaces of hte XVII century: Palace Guadagni Riccardi, Strozzi of Mantova, Palace of the Canonical, the center of the arciconfraternita one of the Misericordia founded in the 1244 by S. Peter Martire.
Piazza di San Giovanni is the plaza located directly in front of the Duomo in Florence Italy. Visitors to Florence flock to this square to enjoy the facade of Florence's famous cathedral. The Baptistry, with its famous doors, is also located on Piazza di San Giovanni.
Many popular tourist attractions are located in the area that surrounds the Duomo. Duomo square is very near of bed and breakfast Home in Palace.
Repubblica Square Florence
The place of Repubblica is a gigantic square in the Signoria District of Florence. The tall column in the centre of the square marks the intersection of two main roads from the Roman period.
The Republic Square has a elliptic shape and has been obtained widening the public square of the risen Old Market in the Middle Ages on the ruins of the Hole of a Roman city, patrimony of remarkable beauty of which still it remains a positive remind.
In the Public square of the Republic we find the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, work of Emilio Zocchi. Only testimony after the participation of XIX the century is the Column of the Dovizia or the Abundance erected in the 1431 by Donatello. It was erected to the crossing of the Thistle with the Decuman of the Roman city and from is always considered the navel of the city.
Indipendenza Square Florence
Independence public square is situated in the heart of the historical center of Florence and is easy to reach from main railway station of Santa Maria Novella.
In the center of the Public square we find monuments dedicates to Ubaldino Peruzzi of 1897 and Bettino Ricasoli of 1897. Around the public square of Independence we find the Quarter of Barbano realized in 1844 - 1855, first one made in the XIX century in the areas remained free within walls; it comprises the Palace of the Conferences and the Tree-lined avenue Filippo Strozzi.
From Independence public square the 27 on April 1859 left the demonstrations that carried to the fall of the Lorenense government and favor the annexation of the Reign of Italy.
Libertà Square Florence
Libertà public square is situated in the more northern apex of the old town-walls building of Florence and here meet 7 roads and 3 tree-lined avenues. In the center of the public square we find the "Arco Trionfale di Francesco Stefano di Lorena", realized by Jean Nicolas Jadot in occasion of the arrival to Florence in 1739 of the Granduca of Tuscany. In 1744 the work was concluded with the added of bassorilievo representing an unravelled of the Turks to Cornia. In Libertà Public Square we always find the San Gallo door of 1285 with sculptures and paintings of 1300. On the perimeter of the public square we find historical buildings with neoclassico and rinascimentale style. Libertà square is very near of bed and breakfast Home in Palace.Beccaria Square Florence
In Cesare Beccaria square is arrived covering the avenue Antonio Gramsci. To the center of Beccaria public square we find the Porta alla Croce where we can admire I fresco of 1500 of the Madonna con Bambino e Santiattribuito work of Michele di Ridolfo of the Ghirlandaio. The public square has a elliptic shape and the present buildings are decorate with classic style decoration. In the years it has carried out a point of fundamental passage and still today there are many roads that give Beccaria Public square carry in the several zones of Florence.San Marco Square Florence
In San Marco public square is situated the center of the University of Florence and the public square is in the heart of the historical center.
In the center of the public square we find the monument of general Manfredo Fanti executed in bronze by Pio Fedi in 1873. The public square is encircled from great buildings. The Mansion of the Livia is to attribute to Bernardo Fallani (1780) that currently it accommodates the CircoloUfficiali of garrison. On the opposite side we find the Belle Arti Academy and already cited center of the university of Florence.San Marco square is near of bed and breakfast Home in Palace.
On the northern side of the public square we find the Church of San Marco and a wing of the convent.