Piazzale Michelangelo



TIPOLOGY

Architectures & Museums

SUBTYPE

Square

LOCALITY

Firenze (FI)

DESCRIPTION

Piazzale Michelangelo is the most famous observation point with a panoramic view of Florence and was built in 1869 by the Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi to celebrate the artist and his works. In the centre of the square, stands a monument consisting of a bronze copies of the four allegories of the Medici Chapels of San Lorenzo and the impressive statue of David.

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