Historical Center of Florence - Piazzale Michelangelo @ Florence - The Oltrarno Quarter
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo
was built during the period in which
Florence was the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The building of
Piazzale Michelangelo was part of a project which included the demolition of the Medieval town walls and the creation of the ring avenues.
Piazzale Michelangelo offers a magnificent view of
Florence and of the river Arno.
At the center there is a bronze reproduction of the Michelangelo`s David, which was transported in
Piazzale Michelangelo by a cart drawn by eight oxen. The Piazzale is filled with vendors and bars.
