Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazzale Michelangelo is a famous square that provides a panoramic view that will astound locals and tourist alike. It gives you a beautiful hill side view of Florence Italy, and is found in the Oltrarno District of the city.

This location was erected in 1869 and designed by Giusesppe Poggi during the period when Florence was the capital of Italy. This location, just south of the city was part of a city wide urban renewal and rehabilitation, meant to rebirth the middle class.

The square, dedicated to the great Michelangelo, the square has copies of some of his works found elsewhere in Florence. The Bronze copies include Items such as; the David and the four allegories of the Medici Chapel of San Lorenzo.

Interesting Facts:

Poggi's dream was to have this be a museum to Michelangelo's work being house in the wall of the city with a large patio for viewing.

The monument was pulled up by 9 pairs of oxen in June of 1873.