Piazza della Signoria, Florence: Hours, Address, Piazza della Signoria Reviews: 4.5/5
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Since its beginning during the Middle Ages, the Piazza della Signoria has been the political heart of the city.
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The Sane Adventurer
Charlotte, NC449 contributions
The Main Piazza of the City
Oct 2021
This is a must do when in Florence. While the statue of David is a replica it stands on original position. The small balcony on the Palazzo Vecchio is where Hitler and Mussolini stood in WWII and balcony seen in the movie Hannibal. Couple that with statutes, fountains and location to Arno, Ponte Vecchio and more and it is a must for tourists.
Written November 16, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jan H
Swansea, UK13 contributions
The heart of Florence
Oct 2021
This piazza almost defies description. It's the heart of Florence, with the administrative centre in the Palazzo Vecchio and outside the Palazzo, a replica of Michelangelo's David and Donatello's Judith and Holofernes. A few steps away are the doors to the world-famous Uffizi Gallery which is jam-packed with art treasures.
I loved the huge bronze statue of Cosimo I de Medici on his horse. Not far away is a large and ornate fountain ruled by Neptune, commissioned by Cosimo to celebrate the marriage of his son.
Across the Piazza is the Loggia dei Lqnzi - an open-air gallery of sculptures including the sinuous Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna and the Medici Lions.
There are several excellent restaurants in the piazza serving lunches, dinners and snacks al fresco with heaters to take the chill off the night air.
I loved the huge bronze statue of Cosimo I de Medici on his horse. Not far away is a large and ornate fountain ruled by Neptune, commissioned by Cosimo to celebrate the marriage of his son.
Across the Piazza is the Loggia dei Lqnzi - an open-air gallery of sculptures including the sinuous Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna and the Medici Lions.
There are several excellent restaurants in the piazza serving lunches, dinners and snacks al fresco with heaters to take the chill off the night air.
Written October 31, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
RobertRAH-64
Colorado Springs, CO958 contributions
Wonderful Piazzza
Oct 2021
Piazza della Signoria is a great place to take some time, have a spritz, and do some people watching. Get immerssed in history.
Written October 30, 2021
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Paddy O
7 contributions
Great place to hang out
Oct 2021
We enjoyed the several shops around this Piazza and the local restaurants and places to stop off and enjoy the Italian hospitality
Written October 24, 2021
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George818
Los Angeles, CA427 contributions
Fabulous Plaza
Oct 2021 • Couples
Perfect meeting place to gather around. Either going to Uffizi Gallery, or the Palazzo Vecchio, or to one side the Ponte Vecchio, another direction to Duomo, this is where everyone’s at! Hang out and people watch if you’re tired, but just a good central location to hang out
Written October 18, 2021
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Ron T
Greenville, SC3,303 contributions
great piazza for people watching
Sep 2021
This is our favorite piazza in Florence. Great place to take a break and people watch, or have a drink.
Written October 7, 2021
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tailsock
Raleigh, NC661 contributions
Easily my favorite piazza in Florence
Sep 2021
My favorite. This piazza features outdoor sculptures, magnificent architecture, cafes, and a Neptune fountain amongst other things. It gave off the feel of an outdoor museum of sorts (FREE of course!) There are benches where you can give you feet a rest and grab a gelato...great people watching. It's not far from the other piazzas as well. Come at night for stunning blue hour photos.
Written October 6, 2021
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James Boyd
BUTTE7 contributions
Classic Florentine
Sep 2021
An excellent place to people watch at the cafes or with a sandwich sitting on the steps in front of the statue gallery.
Written September 30, 2021
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Marla7
Naas, Ireland712 contributions
Heart of Florence
Sep 2021
It goes without saying that anybody visiting Florence should walk through Piazza Della Signoria... when you do, make sure that you go into Palazzo Vecchio for a look around (even without visiting the full museum) and that you take a good look at the statues in the Loggia dei Lanzi.
Written September 16, 2021
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DudeWithGlasses
Los Angeles, CA333 contributions
Lovely
Jun 2021
While in Florence, you may find yourself traversing through here a couple times. Make time to get the great photos. Got lucky and saw a wedding in the square when I went. Another must see and plenty of food places.
Written September 9, 2021
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Lilian R
93 contributions
Bom dia! Gostaria de saber se a Fonte de Netuno estará em manutenção até início de maio de 2018.
Is there Disabled Access for a wheelchair user. Disabled bathrooms?
Dave V
189 contributions
My wife and I did not use a wheelchair during this part of our visit so I cannot say for sure whether everything is handicap accessible.
LuigiMartinengo
Alessandria, Italy7,189 contributions
è opportuno richieda in loco magari ai vigili ...
Maria Rosaria D
Giugliano in Campania, Italy141 contributions
So che dentro le mura non si può circolare
Noi abbiamo lasciato l'auto in un garage a sx dell'Arno per poi spostarci a piedi
HorazioZamora
Zamora, Spain6 contributions
por lo que he visto, esta piazza de la segnoría es de las mejores de florencia, para hechar un buen rato en ella, ¿NO?
peter_e
Dornbirn, Austria376 contributions
dear Horazio, yes you are right, one of the best places in Florence to feel the Magic and the Spirit of the century when this City was top of world. Anyway you should visit and take an hour or more to feel that. have a nice time in Florence, greetings to great spain as well
Lee K
Mission Viejo, CA
Is the snorkeling good here?
BradJill
Hong Kong, China139,124 contributions
No the snorkelling is rubbish due to the high number of statues, loggias and palace buildings getting in the way. The complete lack of water beyond that of the basin of the Fountain of Neptune would also be a problem for would be snorkelers.
86onate
American Canyon, CA
Please, can someone direct me to this hotel by metro from the sant station?
BradJill
Hong Kong, China139,124 contributions
Hello 86onate,
Note that this is not a hotel but a listing for the public square in Florence by the name of Piazza dells Signoria. If you still need help with your visit to the city, I would suggest visiting the TripAdvisor Florence forum and asking the experts and regular visitors who volunteer time to help fellow travellers researching trips. This would be the best place to ask questions in regard to trips to Florence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Piazza della Signoria
- Piazza della Signoria is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Piazza della Signoria tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 449 Piazza della Signoria tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Piazza della Signoria:
- Welcome to Florence Guided Walking Tour (From $28.76)
- Best of Florence: Renaissance and Medieval City Walking Tour (From $23.00)
- Renaissance Tales - Walking Tour (From $3.44)
- Private Photo Walking Tour in Florence (From $172.53)
- Small Group Florence Skip the Line David & Accademia with Optional Duomo (From $67.86)
- Hotels near Piazza della Signoria:
- (0.01 mi) MACCHERONI at Duomo with free WI-FI!
- (0.01 mi) CasaMatilde Tatti
- (0.01 mi) Piazza della Signoria
- (0.02 mi) Appartamento Con Vista su Piazza della Signoria
- (0.03 mi) Signoria Art Gallery - in the heart of Florence
- Restaurants near Piazza della Signoria:
- (0.02 mi) Bar Perseo
- (0.02 mi) Caffè Rivoire
- (0.02 mi) Bisteccheria - Osteria dell' Orcagna
- (0.02 mi) Ristorante Il Bargello
- (0.02 mi) Il Cavallino