Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio is one of the symbols of the city of Florence and is the seat of the City. It is located in Piazza della Signoria and is one of the most famous civic buildings in the world.

The Palace now houses the Mayor of Florence with some municipal offices and a museum that can be visited to admire the rooms where Giorgio Vasari, Ghirlandaio, Agnolo Bronzino worked, and where there are works by Michelangelo Buonarroti and Donatello.

Among the rooms and apartments in the Palazzo the most important is the Salone dei Cinquecento commissioned by Girolamo Savonarola. It is a majestic environment with large-format paintings, impressive sculptures, gilding and coffered ceilings.

On the facade of the building are exposed a series of coats of arms symbol of medieval Florence.

Outside the building there are the beautiful statues of Marzocco and Judith and Holofernes by Donatello and from 1504 outside the Palazzo Vecchio there is a statue of Michelangelo’s David (the original is in the Accademia Gallery) symbolizing the intelligence and strength of municipal institutions capable of overcoming tyranny.

Tickets with priority entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

Where is Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

Palazzo Vecchio is located in Piazza della Signoria in Florence and is the seat of the City.