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Palazzo Vecchio
CultureVisit: ~90 min
Florence's town hall for more than seven centuries. Arnolfo di Cambio began it around 1299 as the seat of the Republic's government, and in 1540 Cosimo I de' Medici made it his residence. Highlights include its 94-metre tower, the Hall of the Five Hundred decorated by Vasari and his team, and the Renaissance courtyards and rooms. It stands in Piazza della Signoria.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Palazzo Vecchio: 3 missions
- Look up in the Hall of the Five HundredEnter the great hall and run your eyes over the coffered ceiling and the paintings on the walls. Count how many ceiling panels you can take in from the centre.
- Photograph Arnolfo's tower from the squareFrom Piazza della Signoria, frame the whole palace with its crenellated tower, which can be seen from much of the city.
- Walk through the palace's first courtyardEnter the palace's columned courtyard and look at the decoration of the vaults and the fountain with the putto.
Near Palazzo Vecchio
Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno)16 m awayLoggia dei Lanzi45 m awayCorredor vasariano54 m awayPiazza della Signoria54 m awayCaffè Rivoire84 m awaySignum Firenze135 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Palazzo Vecchio?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
Source: Web oficial - Palazzo Vecchio