About Piazza della Repubblica

This grand Italian public plaza with its entrance marked by a majestic arch reading "The ancient centre of the city restored from age-old squalor to new life" is full of beautiful historic structures, intellectual cafes and street artists. Republic Square, or Piazza della Repubblica, is noted for its enchanting antique carousel and the mighty Column of Abundance. While the square dates back to medieval times, it was renovated in the mid-1800s when Florence was the capital of Italy.