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Piazza Pitti
bronze wild boar by Pietro Tacca currently showcased at the Stefano Bardini Museum.
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PIAZZA DEL DUOMO
The heart of the city where you can admire all together the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s bell tower and the Baptistery of San Giovanni.
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The square’s current design dates back to the 13th century and it was paved in the late 14th century. It has always been the symbol of the city’s civil power. Its most iconic building is Palazzo Vecchio, with a replica of Michelangelo’s David at the entrance and next to the Loggia dei Lanzi. In the middle of the piazza is the Fountain of Neptune, also known as the Biancone, with
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PIAZZA PITTI
Nearly completely dominated by the imposing Palazzo Pitti, it is one of the major piazzas of the Oltrarno neighborhood.
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The heart of the city since ancient Roman times. Rising in the middle of the square is the Column of Abundance, which marks the point where the
main ancient Roman roads, the Cardus and Decumanus, intersected. Today some of the city’s most popular cafés are located on the piazza.
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Designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi. Standing in the middle of the square are the Monument to Michelangelo, composed of
Piazza Santa Croce
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Repubblica
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