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Best Piazza Places in Italy

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There are countless piazzas in Italy which are simply perfect and splendid in all aspects. Some of the best piazzas of Italy are discussed here.

Piazza della Signoria, Florence

Palazzo Vecchio is one of the most stupendous medieval monuments of Italy. Its interior contains a copy of Michelangelo’s David and other ancient and Renaissance statuary. It is one of the best piazzas of the country and many people come to enjoy here. The building is simply awesome and so as its interior.

Piazza San Marco Venice

Piazza del Campo, Siena

This piazza is shaped like a sloping scallop or more like a fan. This is divided into nine parts. This partition is in honor of Council of Nine. This council actually ruled Siena in its golden time that is the reason why it is that honored. The piazza is embellished with the copy of original Fonte Gaia (Fountain of Joy), which is a creation of the city’s own Jacopo Della Quercia. The place has made its name among the best piazzas of the country and has got no parallel.

Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice

This place also comes in the best piazzas of Italy. Bartolomeo Colleoni is a 15th century mercenary which rides across the city of Venice by the Verrocchio. 25 doges can rest in the crush of Santi Giovanni e Paolo.

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Best Churches & Cathedrals in Italy

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Churches and the cathedrals are the holy places specifically meant for worship and sacred activities. They are designed and decorated in extremely sacred and beautiful way. There are many churches and cathedrals in Italy, best ones from them are discussed below:

St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome

It is made up to gold and marble which cover each of its surfaces. There are many master pieces like Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s Baldacchino. It is one of the most famous and beautiful church of the Rome city which has been elegantly designed and beautifully decorated.

Holy places

Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi

This church was made some where in the 13th century. It is located at the end of Umbria’s most pious hill town. In this church a monk used to preach, who led a simple and poor life. His lifestyle is depicted in Giotto’s stupendous fresco cycle. On the whole, this church is an amazing master piece.

Duomo, Orvieto

It is a Gothic church, located in Orvieto Italy. Beautiful marble work, pointed arches, spiky spires, and elegant architecture make it one of the best churches of Italy. A part from that, the interior has been designed and it contains fine and awesome frescoes by Luca Signorelli.

Duomo, Siena

It is a magnificent and collective effort of many architects, interior designers and artists who work really hard to create this piece of art.

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