Piazza della Signoria

After sneaking through the back alleys of Florence, we finally arrived at the Piazza della Signoria.  The Piazza, as you can tell from the first photo, is extremely popular with both tourists and locals.  It's basically in the center of historical Florence, has many displays of public art, and is a good place to meet up.  

The Piazza was once home to the David statue, but it was moved to protect it from environmental damage in the 20th century.  A copy of David stands in the same place.

"The Fountain of Neptune", hated by Renassaince Florentines for the lack of accurate proportionality (something of great importance during that time).

Flaminio Vacca's "Medici Lion" on the steps of the Loggia dei Lanzi overlooking the Piazza with the "Fountain of Neptune" on the left. 

A close-up of Cellini's "Perseus with the Head of Medussa".

"Portrait of Matidia"

Archway between the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizii.

Copy of Donatello's "Judith and Holofernes". The original is inside the building in front of which this stands.

Outside the Uffizi. 

For my brother.

 - B