Piazza della Signoria

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"I start the 'David experience' at Piazza della Signoria to see the replica of Michelangelo’s David before moving on to other sites that celebrate that iconic figure." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

This Gorgeous European City Was Just Named the Most Walkable Destination in the World

"A prominent civic square located in the dense historic core and surrounded by major landmarks; serving as a convenient hub for pedestrian exploration, it places visitors within easy walking distance of prominent museums, bridges, and the cathedral complex." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Sabine Giambolgna's sculpture The Rape of the Sabine Women stands under the arched Loggia dei Lanzi, Piazza della Signoria, Florence , Italy. By Danielle Zitoun"

"Sabine Giambolgna's sculpture The Rape of the Sabine Women stands under the arched Loggia dei Lanzi, Piazza della Signoria, Florence , Italy. By Danielle Zitoun"

In Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy - Explore & Book

"We spent ages looking for small, centrally located hotels in Florence before realising that the best of them aren’t classified as hotels at all, but as B&Bs. Forget any preconceptions you may have of fusty spare rooms and greasy English breakfasts – this is B&B Italian-style! Instead of grumpy Mrs Grimblebottom, you get a go-ahead young couple called Alessandro and Sonia, who interrupt their French lesson to welcome you home with a broad ‘ciao’, a kiss and a glass of red wine. And you start the day with fresh fruit, delicious prosciutto and cheese, herbal teas or Italian-strength coffee, plus a chat and a little map to help you plan your day. Expect spacious and cleverly designed bedrooms and apartments, gleaming bathrooms with power showers, varnished floors, canopied beds, perhaps even a fresco on the ceiling. Best of all, some rooms have tall windows overlooking the buzzing piazza della Signoria, which is as good a location as you could hope for. No wonder it’s a favourite with the Florentine cognoscenti. Highs Unbeatable location just off Florence’s most central squareYou’ll feel at home within seconds of arrivalRooms and suites have use of a shared kitchen, while the apartments get their own kitchenettesClever layouts, meticulous cleanliness and super bathrooms Unsigned entrance with personal swipe-key to make you feel extra privileged Lows It hasn’t got all the facilities of a hotel - but the service is second to noneCompared to ordinary B&Bs, it’s expensiveSome guests may not enjoy the breakfasts at one tableIt’s often full, so book well in advance" - Michael Cullen