Two in particular are the exceptional pieces of art that adorn the loggia: Perseo, realized by Benvenuto Cellini and il Ratto delle Sabine created by Giambologna. Undoubtedly something that requires a visit and a deep observation.

The peculiar shape of the building reveals the original function of the space where now stands a church; it was in fact a loggia used to store the supplies useful in case of emergency. Beside the beauty of the church, admire the sculptures on the recesses of the façade, realized in the first decades of the XV century.

28 sculptures realized at the end of XIX Century enrich the recesses of the colonnade. The statues represent eminent Florentine personalities, like Boccaccio, Galileo, Giotto and Machiavelli... and all together are a stunning example of art.

The snout of the boar sitting and looking at the tourists invites to get closer. Touch it! The local tradition says it would bring you good luck, or try to insert a coin in its mouth, if it falls into the grill it is considered a positive presage.

One of the most popular and charming squares in Florence host, among the many interesting architectonic elements, even two marble obelisks dating back to XVI century.

In Piazza della Repubblica, during the XV century was erected a column at the intersection of the ancient Roman roads named Cardo and Decumano, identifying the center of the roman city. On the top of it, it has been placed the statue of Abbondanza or Dovizia (abundance) holding a cornucopia.

In Piazza Santa Trinità rises the tallest of the urban columns; high more than 11 meters, it comes from the Terme di Caracalla in Rome. On the top of the column there's the statue of la Giustizia (the Justice) realized in ancient red porphyry, that required almost 11 years to be shaped.

Not far from the Dome, in Piazza San Giovanni, rises the column of San Zanobi remembering a miracle happened here in the year 429. On the top of the column you can observe an iron tree and a cross.