One of the city's most important squares, and the largest of them all, should not be missed during your Florence tour.

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The square has been the centre since antiquity, when it was the site of the Roman Forum. In the Middle Ages, markets were held in the square and it remains the centre of Florence's historic district to this day.

What will you see in the square?

The Piazza della Repubblica is surrounded by several palaces, dominated by the Palazzo dell'Arcone di Piazza with its large archway facing Via Strozzi.

In the centre of the piazza is also the Column of Plenty, made of grey Elbian granite and dating from 1431.

After a few photos and something good to drink, head down Via Pellicceria to the fountain with the bronze pig , Fontana del Porcellino, which be sure to pet so you'll come back to Florence again.

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