Travel Guide to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy

Scenic spot introduction:

Palazzo Vecchio is a castle-like building used as the residence of the Florentine governor. It was the town hall of the Florentine Republic in the past. The palace was built in 1294 and completed in 1322. The main body is a huge square building with battlements, and the attached Gothic Bell Tower Standing 94 meters high, the building's entrance is decorated with the city's coat of arms, and the mottled coat of arms on the exterior wall symbolizes the rule of the Medici family, the former rulers of Florence.

Attractions distribution:

The main structure of the Palazzo Vecchio was designed by Arnolfo di Gumbio. The exterior of the entire building is built with rough square stones of varying sizes. The main part is divided into four floors with double semicircular arch windows, giving it a solemn and majestic impression. Bell Tower Built in 1310, the gallery below was used to convene public gatherings and as an alarm in case of fire, flood or enemy attack. Between 1343 and 1592, Vasari, Cronacca and Bentalenti made important modifications and additions to the interior and exterior structures of Arnolfo's design.

Scenic spot features:

Cultural tours, historic sites, Renaissance, palaces, museums