An architectural artwork, sheltering masterpieces of inestimable value, the Uffizi Palace is one of the most admired monuments of Florence. The Palace was designed by Giorgio Vasari around the middle of the 16th century after being commissioned by Cosimo I. Sadly, some of the surrounding buildings including the San Pier Scheraggio Church need to be demolished to make space for the realization of this project. The Palace was built with the intention of hosting the thirteen (more) ...


The original project of the Florence Dome, or Santa Maria Novella, was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio while the cupola, was created by Filippo Brunelleschi. The facade, that completed this magnificent architectural art work, was carried out as late as the 19th century. Enriching the history of this monument was the construction of two sacristies and the execution of the sculptures for the frescoes signed by Paolo Uccello, Andrea del Castagno Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari (more) ...


The famous Piazza della Signoria has been the centre of Florentine politics since early in the republic's history. It was in 1268, when the Guelph party, once again gained control and decided to take down the houses of their Florentine rivals, the Ghibelline. Upon the ruins of the 36 houses that were demolished this famous square became history. No other buildings were ever constructed to take their place and this is also why the buildings around the square are unaligned (more) ...


The Palazzo Strozzi is, probably, the best example of Renaissance private architecture. It was ideated by Filippo Strozzi, who charged Benedetto da Maiano for its construction. Its construction began in 1489 and was directed by Simone del Pollaiuolo, but the works were interrupted in 1538 and the palace remained without the southern facade. Located in the heart of the city, actually the palace seems a fortress, with a rectangular base, three floors each divided by linear cornices (more) ...


Piazza San Lorenzo, with a tipical market, is dominated by the Church of San Lorenzo. It was rebuilt along Romanesque lines in 1000 a.C. The present building dates to 1421 and was designed and built by Brunelleschi, but was finished by Antonio Manetti. The internal façade, the sacristy and the library are Michelangelo's designs. The interior has a nave separated from the side aisles by Corinthian columns. The left aisle have been designed by Donatello. (more) ...