Palace
Fortress-like town hall on Piazza della Signoria, still Florence's seat of government, with a vast frescoed hall and a climbable tower.
Built around 1300 for the city's governing council, the palace was remodelled by the Medici when Cosimo I moved in. Its highlight is the Hall of the Five Hundred, covered in Vasari's battle scenes. Tours of the secret passages and the climb up Arnolfo's tower are worth booking separately.
Best time to go: Climb the tower in the evening in summer, when it stays open late.
Rules change, check official sources
Traffic zone
The whole historic centre is a ZTL watched by cameras at every entry gate. Without a permit you are fined by post, often months later and through your rental company. Sectors A, B and O apply Monday to Friday 7:30 to 20:00 and Saturday 7:30 to 16:00; from April to early October a night ZTL also runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Park outside and walk in. The outline shown is approximate.
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