Hercules and Cacus, Florence, Italy
The statue of Hercules and Cacus is located at the entrance of the Old Palace, next to Michelangelo’s David commissioned by the republican counsel of Florence to celebrate their victory over the Medici. The Medici commissioned the statue of Hercules and Cacus in 1525 – 1534, to celebrate their victory over the republicans.
About this place:
Signoria Square (Piazza della Signoria) is the center of Florentine life. It is surrounded by art and important buildings such as: Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi (an open-air art gallery), Gli Uffizzi (the Offices which contain a rich collection of masterpieces), Tribunale della Mercanzia, Palazzo Uguccioni, and Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali.
Some famous statues in Signoria Square are: the copy of Michelangelo's David, Hercules and Cacus, Neptune's Fountain, Perseo and Medusa and other famous statues found in the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The ancient 13th century rectangular tower (seen in the photo) is part of the Old Palace (Palazzo Vecchio) and was named after the architect who designed it, Arnolfo di Cambio. It contains two small cells and is 94 metres high. It's a reference point for many tourists who visit Florence.
Postcards about Signoria Square:
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5 March 2008
From:
Mary Ann Lewis
(No street address given)
Florence, Tuscany, IT
Discovered by Mary Ann Lewis
on 5 March 2008.
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