he square with the best view of Florence. On top of a hill in Florence, Piazzale Michelangelo square has some replicas of Michelangelo statues. This is the place for the best panorama of Florence Italy. Panoramic view of the Piazzale Michelangelo
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 Piazza is located on a hill, giving you a beautiful 360-degree view of Florence and the surrounding area.
Elvira tips: Take photos of the winding river Arno, the Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Santa Croce basilica, and of course the Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo) and enjoy the view over the Florentine skyline and the Tuscan hills.
The sights on the Piazzale
At the center of the Piazzale Michelangelo is a memorial to Michelangelo, consisting of the David surrounded by four statues that were to be officially placed on the tomb of Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici. Since the Piazza Michelangelo is located on a hill, it is quite a steep climb. However, you don’t have to get bored on the road. You are sure to encounter a high watchtower, the Porta San Niccolò, which once formed a gate in the defensive walls of Florence. Arnolfo di Cambio designed the gate and defensive walls in 1324, but in the nineteenth century, much of the defensive walls were demolished due to urban renewal. The tower was spared, as it gave a beautiful view of the city. The tower can be climbed and has only 160 steps to the top.
