Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria is Florence's political heart and an open-air museum of Renaissance art. Dominated by the Palazzo Vecchio, the square features numerous statues, including a replica of Michelangelo's David and the Fountain of Neptune by Bartolomeo Ammannati. The Loggia dei Lanzi, an open-air gallery, houses sculptures such as Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini. This piazza has been the center of Florentine life for centuries, serving as a backdrop for political events and public gatherings.