Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio have been at the heart of Florence's political and social life for centuries. The Piazza's statues commemorate the city's major historical events. The most famous of them all is undoubtedly Michelangelo's statue of David which symbolizes triumph over tyranny. The original statue stood in the Piazza until 1873 when it was moved to the Galleria dell' Accademia for safe keeping. Some of the other statue include Perseus by Cellini and the Fontana di Nettunno. The Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) still fulfills its original role today as town hall. It was completed in 1322, and redecorated by Varsari in 1540 for Duke Cosimo I. Along with the Duomo it is one of Florence's great landmarks and a prominent part of the imposing skyline.
Duomo Skyline	Piazza della Signoria
Baptistry	Uffizi Gallery
Ponte Vecchio	River Arno