Streets, squares, viewpoints (Florence)

Piazza Santa Maria Novella

During the Middle Ages, horse races were held on this square. Two obelisks marked the turning points of the chariots. Marble obelisks on the square in the style of ancient Rome were created by Bartolomeo...

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• 4 years ago

St. Mark's Square

Piazza San Marco

The square is named after the former church and Dominican monastery, which occupy the entire northern part of the square. The buildings now house a museum. In the center of the square is a monument to...

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• 4 years ago

Santissima Annunziata Square

Square of the Holy Annunciation

The Church of Santissima Annunziata, built in 1250 by the Order of Servites (Servants of Mary), is considered the center of Santissima Annunziata Square. This basilica received its current appearance in...

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• 5 years ago

Santa Croce Square

Plaza Santa Croce

Of course, the temple is the main object of the square. But there is much more interesting. Next to the temple is a large monument of Dante made of white marble. Once the Florentines drove him out of the...

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• 5 years ago

Signoria Square

It is the site of the former government of the Florentine Republic and the center of many monuments. It is impossible to say what is more interesting - the Lancia loggia with many sculptures and, in particular...

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• 5 years ago