Fodor's Expert Review Piazza della Repubblica
Florence
Plaza/Square
Free
The square marks the site of an ancient forum, which was the core of the original Roman settlement and which was replaced in the Middle Ages by the Mercato Vecchio (Old Market). The current piazza, constructed between 1885 and 1895 as a neoclassical showpiece, is lined with outdoor cafés, affording an excellent opportunity for people-watching.
