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Palazzo Vecchio

Florence's town hall since the 1300s, with the vast Hall of the Five Hundred and a tower to climb above the square.

Official Website
Open
Every day; shorter hours on Thursdays, so check the website
Price
Paid; the tower is a separate ticket
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Piazza della Signoria, 50122 FlorenceDirections
Getting There
On Piazza della Signoria.

Why Go

Still the city hall, the palace has rooms painted for the Medici dukes, including the huge Hall of the Five Hundred, covered in battle scenes by Vasari. Michelangelo's statue of Victory stands in it.

Its tower climbs about 95 meters, with a view over the Duomo and the hills.

Nearby in Florence

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