Monuments and memorials (Florence)

Apennine colossus

The giant sculpture "Colossus" of the 16th century in Florence at the Villa Demidoff (Medici Paggeria from Pratolino) is located on the hills. This epic colossus, half man, half mountain, was erected...

Mademoisele

• 2 years ago

Monument to the Garibaldi

Monument to the Fallen at the Battle of Mentana

The monument was commissioned by the Garibaldi Veterans Union in memory of the soldiers who died in the battles of Mentana and Monterotondo in November 1867. The competition was held in 1898, its winner...

olanko1

• 4 years ago

Rest corner from the bustle of the city

Boboli Gardens

If you are not the first time in Florence, and the day is hot and sunny, then visiting the Boboli Gardens will bring pleasure. And if you came for the first time and want to see as many sights as possible...

Mademoisele

• 4 years ago

Medici Chapel

I don't even know how to rate. The fact is that the main thing - the interior - I have not seen. It was still closed at 9 am, and when we returned at 4 pm it was already closed. By the way, the entrance...

olanko1

• 4 years ago

Giotto's Bell Tower

Belfry of Giotto

The bell tower is named after its first author, Giotto di Bondone. He designed and built the first tier. Later, construction was continued by Andrea Pisano and Francesco Talenti. The square building has...

olanko1

• 4 years ago