Piazzale Michelangelo…most fabulous lookout point in Florence, laying out the city right in front of you from an elevated viewpoint. About 15 min by foot from the Ponte Vecchio. Featuring a large bronze copy of Michelangelo’s David , which gazes toward the hills beyond the city limits, next to copies of the four allegories from the Medici Chapels of San Lorenzo .  Placed in the center flanked by vendors, stands and endless views of the valley & city below.   It is also a sought after spot to view the sunset in the evenings and to take in some music while reminiscing about your day.    The square was built in honor of the Renaissance master, it offers a unique view of the city, and is a privileged point in the historic center to admire the panorama of the entire city of Florence and the Arno.  Piazzale Michelangelo was created by the architect Giuseppe Poggi in 1869, when the Tuscan capital, Florence, was the capital of Italy. 

It was built as part of an urban renewal project and named in honor of the Renaissance master.  Intended to become a monument to Michelangelo, with the neoclassical loggia bringing together all of Florence’s statues by the great artist in one exhibition space. The museum was never built, and the loggia now houses a restaurant and café.