The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence, a fortress-like palace on the Piazza della Signoria. It was begun to house the city's republican government, the Signoria, and is traditionally attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio, who also designed the high battlemented tower. In 1540 Cosimo I de' Medici moved his residence there, and Giorgio Vasari remodeled and decorated the interior, including the huge Salone dei Cinquecento. Michelangelo's David once stood at its entrance, and a copy marks the spot today. While Florence was the capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1865 to 1871 the national parliament met in the palace. It is still the seat of the city government and also a museum.
Before and after
- 8 January 1297Founding of Monaco
- 1298Construction of Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia
- 1298The Travels of Marco Polo
- 1299Rise of Ottoman dynasty
- 1299Construction of Palazzo Vecchio
- from 29 July 1299 to 17 November 1922Ottoman Empire
- from 22 December 1299 to 23 December 1299Battle of Wadi al-Khaznadar
- from 13th century to 20th centuryPasha
- 13th centuryConstruction of Wieliczka Salt Mine
More in Civilizations & archaeology
- 622 CEConstruction of Prophet's Mosque
- from 800 CE to 1258Islamic Golden Age
- 1342Construction of Palace of Westminster
- from 1370 to 1789Construction of Bastille
- 1386Construction of Heidelberg University
- from 1438 to 1533Inca Empire
The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 13th century.