My husband and I stayed literally around the corner from the Piazza della Repubblica! Almost every day/night musicians would be playing right in the center! There are great restaurants to go eat at in this piazza, as well as getting a few drinks and sitting at the edges (on super comfy chairs) and just watching the festivities happen in the piazza. We spent a lot of time just hanging out in the area and visiting all the local shops! You can get a horse and carriage ride, pretty much anywhere in the area. This was one of my favorite parts about visiting Italy! Its also located near so many amazing restaurants and gelato shops. It is in short walking distance from the train station and the central market. I would definitely spend a night in this area! We will definitely be coming back!

Charming public square where once stood a marketplace dating back to medieval times. The area was torn down and rebuilt between 1885-1895 when Florence was briefly the capital of a newly united Italy. The construction included the impressive triumphal arch. Today the square is lined with restaurants and cafes and contains a carousel. Street musicians regularly perform adding some liveliness to the square.

This is the location of the origin Roman era forum during ancient times. It then served as a market square during the Middle Ages. Today, the rectangular shaped public square is the result of 19th-century urban planning. You see a large palace archway entry and portico lined arcade on the west side of the square. There are cafes with alfresco outdoor seating on the north and south side along with a carrousel in middle and historic Column of Abundance on the east side facing Via Calimala. During past visits to Florence, we have enjoyed chocolate fairs and other festive events at Piazza del Repubblica. This time the square was much quieter, just a place to pass through from one location to another while sightseeing around the city centre.

Republic Square. It is also a central square but less famous than other squares. However, in the evening, there are people. For the carousel, for the younger ones. Across the street is the Grand Inn of the City. To its right are the famous arcades of which several films have been shot inside. Across the street there are restaurant terraces. It's a standard Italian place. It stays quite crowded in the summer evening.

Piazza della Repubblica is a beautiful public square with a long history to go. Originally it was the market place of the city. However it has undergone a number of changes since and now it is a place to have a cup of coffee, or a bite to eat or just meet other people. It is one of the nicer public spaces in the city.