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Piazzale Michelangelo. 34,027 reviews. #1 of 725 things to do in Florence. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Write a review. About. This neoclassical-style piazza built by Giuseppe Poggi in the 19th century offers some of the best panoramic views of Florence's historic center.
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Piazzale Michelangelo (Michelangelo Square) is a square with a panoramic view of Florence, Italy, located in the Oltrarno district. History. This Florentine piazza was designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi and built in 1869 on a hill just south of the historic center, during the redevelopment of Oltrarno, the left (south) bank of the Arno river.
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Many mistakenly believe that this piazza existed since the birth of Florence or that it was designed by Michelangelo. Actually it is a rather recent addition to the list of monuments in Florence, created in 1869 by Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi, as part of major restructuring of the city walls in 1869. Poggi's sumptuous terrace is typical 19t...
If you're in downtown Florence, you can walk up to the Piazzale Michelangelo. You can also take the bus or if you have a car, drive up there! It can be reached by taking either bus 12 or 13 from the center or the red two-level sightseeing tour bus. It can also be reached by foot, climbing up from Piazza Poggi found at the base of the hill upon whic...
In front of the Piazza there are 72 spots dedicated to a paid car parking lot (1 Euro for the first hour and 2 Euros for every hour after, or portion thereof). Paid hours are everyday (including holidays, from 8 am to midnight). There is parking along the street going up to the Piazzale, near the Iris Garden and shady (paid) parking can be found on...
Piazzale Michelangelo is where you can get the most famous view of Florence, a magnificent terrace overlooking the city, named after one of the most important Florentine artists of the Renaissance: Michelangelo Buonarroti. It can be reached from viale Galileo, viale Michelangiolo or from Piazza Poggi climbing the famous stairs known as the ...
May 24, 2023 · On June 29, 2024, riders depart Piazzale Michelangelo for Rimini. Keep an eye on the official Tour de France Italia website for details on the start. Quick Language Lesson: Che bella vista! What a beautiful view! Facts about Piazzale Michelangelo: Year Built: 1869 Architect: Giuseppe Poggi
Feb 6, 2024 · The Piazzale Michelangelo is an 1860 square by Giuseppe Poggi and is full of replicas of Michelangelo statues, including a second copy of the David (the original is in the Accademia Gallery). The Piazza is located on a hill, giving you a beautiful 360 degree view of Florence and the surrounding area.
Michelangelo’s square or better known in Italian as Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the best viewpoints in Florence, it is the most famous observation point to appreciate the panorama of the city in all its splendor besides being an attraction that no tourist can miss on their visit to Florence.
