Piazzale Michelangelo, Tuscany, Italy

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Amazing Viewa and Dancing!

This neoclassical-style piazza built by Giuseppe Poggi in the 19th century offers some of the best panoramic views of Florence's historic center. The plaza is also home to several replicas of Michelangelo's famous sculptures, including David and the Medici Chapel statues. To get to the piazza, you'll need to climb up a steep hill, but the unobstructed views are worth it. Sunset is a popular time to visit when the plaza is bathed in golden light. You can take a taxi or car tour up the hill, or for a unique experience, pass by the piazza on a Vespa tour through Tuscany from Florence. – Tripadvisor
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Viale Michelangelo, 50125, Florence Italy

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  • 5Leigh A 5:00 PM Jul 11, 2022
    Spectacular View of the City
    This was an amazing place to look out over the city and watch the vibrant sunset. While the steps were very crowded, it was not too difficult to find a nice spot to enjoy the sunset over the city. From this location, you can see almost every major landmark in Florence and the surrounding mountains. As you could anticipate from such a good view, it was a heck of a walk/hike up this location. I would definitely recommend making the trek up for those who are able and there seems to be a bus available for those who may find the walk challenging.
  • 4BaruchBarryPinnick 5:00 PM Oct 8, 2022
    Great view but crowded
    The Piazzale offers perhaps the best views of Florence, especially in the evenings - and it seems that everyone knows this. The place is often packed, and cheap souvenir stalls are much in evidence. With all that, there is a special atmosphere to the site. There is usually a small band playing to the crowd. Definitely worth a trip (unless you hate crowds) except, perhaps, on an overcast day.

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