The Michelangelo Square is situated nearby the Basilico of St Miniato, on one of the most beautiful mountain: the Monte alle Croci. The whole rout must be made on foot and it was designed by Giuseppe Poggi. The Michelangelo Square represents the most famous point of observation of the citizens’ view and the most famous tourists’ destination.

The Michelangelo Square was constructed in 1865 and it is nearby the Arno: one of the most note river of Florence. From 1865 Florence became the Capital of Italy and the whole city was engaged in a urbanity renewal, that is to say the rebirth of the middle-class. In the Michelangelo Square it is possible to see some of the famous masterpiece of Florence, such as: the works of art of “David” and the “Four allegories of the Cappelle Medicee of St Lawrence”. These copies are made of bronze, while the original are made of white marble.

The magnificent view that offer the Michelangelo Square is unique in the world. From the Michelangelo Square you can admire the Forte Belvedere, the Church of Santa Croce, the Old Palace, the Bargello, the Badia Fiorentina, Fiesole, Settignano and the bridges of Florence, such as one of the most note is the Ponte Vecchio Bridge.