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Loggia dei Lanzi

Florence, Italy

Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence
Photo: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Built between 1376 and 1382, it served for public gatherings and exhibits masterpieces by Cellini and Giambologna.

The Loggia dei Lanzi is a Renaissance loggia in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, built between 1376 and 1382 by Benci di Cione and Simone di Francesco Talenti. It served as a place for public gatherings and ceremonies, as well as a sculpture gallery. It showcases masterpieces such as Benvenuto Cellini's “Perseus with the Head of Medusa” and Giambologna's “Rape of the Sabine Women.” Its open arcades are an integral part of the square's landscape. Access to it is free.

How long does it take to visit Loggia dei Lanzi?

Plan about 30 min.

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