About
The Palazzo Vecchio stands on the Piazza della Signoria in the heart of Florence, Tuscany. Its address is Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, and it is also known as the Palazzo della Signoria or the Old Palace.
Built as a medieval fortress-palace, it has served for centuries as the town hall of Florence. Its solid stone walls and commanding tower give it a presence that is hard to miss from the square, and the building still carries the civic role it has held for much of its history.
What to expect inside
Visitors come for the interior as much as the exterior. The palace is known for its frescoed halls, where painted walls and ceilings reward a slow walk through the rooms. The tower is a distinctive feature of the building, and it shapes the skyline of the square below.
- The tower: a landmark element of the palace, visible from around the piazza.
- The frescoed halls: interiors decorated with painted surfaces, best appreciated at a leisurely pace.
- The civic setting: a working town hall, which gives the visit a sense of the city's government at its core.
Making the most of a visit
Because the palace sits on the Piazza della Signoria, it pairs naturally with a wider stroll through the historic centre of Florence. The square itself is an open space where the city's past is visible at every turn, so many visitors combine time indoors with time outside, looking up at the tower and the facade before or after going in.
For current details on visiting, you can call the palace on +39 055 276 8325.
