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Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy is the city's main square. It is so-called due to the fact that it is in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall, which was originally called the Palazzo della Signoria (the name of the Medieval and Renaissance government of Florence). The piazza is a focal point of the historical area of Florence and remains the political heart of the city. For tourists, it makes for a great starting point from which to begin your explorations of Florence and a fulcrum about which you can rotate for the duration of your stay. Find a luxury holiday villa in Florence and you can start your adventure.

Feeling energetic this summer? Why not find yourself a luxury villa in Tuscany and pay a visit to the Torre Guinigi, or Guinigi Tower, in Lucca?

You will have quite the climb ahead of you, with over 200 steps to the top, but I can assure you that it will be well worth the effort!

Lucca, famous for its medieval architecture and intact city walls was once home to many tall towers, precursors to skyscrapers. Of the 250 towers like this that once existed in the city, the Torre Guinigi is sadly one of the very few that still stands there today.

Tuscany, land of Renaissance splendour, fine wines and majestic landscapes!

Legacies of great civilisations like the Etruscans and Romans have left their mark in the form of old castles, hilltop towns and a varied collection of fascinating artefacts on show in museums here.

Tuscany encompasses the ingredients for any type of vacation you desire; be it a seaside holiday along the coast or relaxing in a peaceful villa with a pool in the rolling countryside hills further inland.

Siena province would offer your vacation a fantastic array of exciting places to see and things to do. Why not choose from a stunning range of holiday rentals in the Siena area and begin your trip by visiting Siena city.

There are many enticing monuments and cultural attractions to see in the province’s capital so perhaps the best place to start is the magnificent oval shaped Piazza del Campo. Framed by buildings like the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia, visitors are sure to lose themselves as they gaze around this curved piazza of such beauty!

If you’re in Siena around the dates of the 2nd July and 16th August then you’ll be able to witness the famous Palio di Siena, one of the most exciting events in the entire Italian calendar! This thrilling horse racing event takes place in Piazza del Campo which is covered in sand and each of the city’s districts are represented by a horse and jockey.

The fortress style Romanesque town hall of Florence, Palazzo Vecchio is among one of the most spectacular buildings in the city! It’s located at Piazza della Signoria and houses many stunning artworks.

It’s had many names over the centuries such as Palazzo della Signoria and Palazzo Ducale but became known as Palazzo Vecchio meaning ‘Old Palace’ when the Medici family moved their primary residence to the Pitti Palace.

Book a stay in a beautiful holiday rental in Florence where you can easily travel into the city to visit the many attractions here.

The famous architect, Arnolfo di Cambio designed and oversaw its construction which commenced in 1299. He worked on other notable monuments in Florence including the Santa Croce church and the masterpiece that is the domed cathedral.