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Loggia della Signoria
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The Loggia della Signoria or dei Lanzi (because here the "Lanzichenecchi" -Landsknechts- camped in 1527), was built between 1376 and 1381 with the function of accommodating the numerous popular public assemblies and the official ceremonies of the Republic of Florence, like those of installation of the lordships.
From the architectonic point of view, the construction joins gothic elements to ones of classic matrix.
In the course of the 1500 the loggia lost the original function, and became an open air museum of the sculptures of the medicea collection. In 1555 Cosimo I placed here the Perseus by Benvenuto Cellini and in 1585 Francisco I placed the Rape of the Sabine by Giambologna. At the end of the 1700 a new preparation was created, with the positioning in the Loggia of numerous ancient sculptures moved to Florence from Villa Medici in Rome.
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Hotel Londra * * * * Firenze
Just 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella Railway Station, Hotel Londra features free Wi-Fi, friendly staff, and clean, spacious and elegantly furnished rooms in the centre of Florence.
Start your day in Florence with Hotel Londra’s excellent buffet breakfast. Dine in the hotel’s One Garden Loung ...
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Hotel Tornabuoni Beacci * * * Firenze
Set on the top floors of two Renaissance buildings, this elegant hotel features a panoramic rooftop garden with beautiful views over the historic centre of Florence.
Each of the guest rooms at Hotel Tornabuoni Beacci is complete with antique pieces, Satellite TV and air conditioning. Some have be ...
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Hotel Medici * * Firenze
You will be in the full centre of the city, in the heart of Florence, close to the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and to all the other works of art. Our position will make easy to reach other points of interest like the Congress Centre, the Fair Centre and the main train Station of Santa Maria Novella ...
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