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Palazzo Vecchio is Florence's town hall building, originally known as the Palazzo della Signoria, named as such for the Republic of France's ruling body.
The building was originally constructed in the 14th century as a palace constructed on the ruins of the former Palazzos dei Fanti and dell'Esecutore, designed by Duomo architect Arnolfo di Cambio.
It served as a residence for the Medicis from 1540 until the ruling family's move to the Palazzo Pitti, at which point it was made the seat of Italy's provisional government. Since 1872, it has housed the offices of the Mayor of Florence and served as the seat of the region's City Council.
A number of museums are housed on site at the building, honoring the reign of the Medicis and the city's history of Renaissance artwork. Guided tours of the building and its surrounding grounds are offered free of charge with advance reservations.
Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy, Phone: 0-13-07-11-04-84
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