Piazzale Michelangelo, Panoramic square in Oltrarno district, Florence, Italy.
The terrace extends across multiple levels on a hilltop south of Florence's center, providing complete views of the city's main monuments and Arno River.
Giuseppe Poggi designed this square in 1869 during Florence's period as Italy's capital, when the city underwent substantial urban transformations and development.
The square displays bronze replicas of Michelangelo's works, including David and four allegories from Medici Chapel, representing Florence's artistic heritage.
Visitors can reach the square via bus lines 12 and 13 from central Florence, with parking spaces available for 1 euro during the first hour.
A neoclassical loggia borders the terrace, initially planned as a museum for Michelangelo's works but now functions as a restaurant with city views.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1869
Address: Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy 50125 Firenze
GPS coordinates: 43.76292,11.26516
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:57
Florence displays Renaissance architecture and art at every street corner. The city features 15th-century buildings, churches with marble facades, and museums with old master paintings. The Arno River divides the city while Ponte Vecchio spans across. From the hills, views extend over the red roofs and the cathedral dome.
The cultural monuments and institutions of Tuscany include the cathedrals, museums, squares, and architectural sites of Florence, Pisa, and Siena. The region features medieval buildings like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, major museums such as the Uffizi Gallery, and historic squares like the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Religious buildings include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and the Cathedral of Siena with their distinctive architectures.
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