Charming Squares in Italy

Roman Forum

Ancient archaeological site and historic square featuring ruins of important government buildings and temples from the Roman Empire.

Spanish Steps

Baroque staircase built in the early 18th century, connecting a famous square with a historic church. Known for its architectural design, historical significance, and use as a filming location.

St. Peter's Square

Elliptical Baroque square featuring a central obelisk and grand colonnades designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It serves as the monumental forecourt to a major basilica and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Navona Square

Baroque square built on the ancient Stadium of Domitian, featuring notable fountains and rich cultural significance.

People's Square

Historic and monumental square featuring baroque and neoclassical architecture, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, twin churches, and fountains.

St. Mark's Square

Historic Renaissance square featuring notable landmarks and a vibrant atmosphere.

Piazza della Signoria

Historic cobblestone square featuring Renaissance architecture, open-air sculptures, and notable political and cultural landmarks.

Michelangelo Square

Panoramic square created in 1869 featuring bronze replicas of Michelangelo's sculptures and extensive views of the city and the Arno River.

Republic Square

Historic pedestrian cobblestone forum with origins dating back to Roman times, featuring significant 19th-century architectural renovations and a vibrant urban atmosphere.

Plebiscite Square

Large historic public square featuring neoclassical architecture and notable monuments such as a royal palace and a basilica.

Piazza Maggiore

Herbs Square

Historic square originating from Roman times, featuring significant medieval and Baroque architecture along with notable monuments such as an ancient fountain with the Madonna Verona statue.

Pretoria Square

Historic square featuring a monumental baroque fountain surrounded by notable architecture and sculptures.

Piazza del Duomo

Historic pedestrian square featuring the Florence Cathedral complex with Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Renaissance architecture and art.

Cathedral Square

Historic square dominated by the Milan Cathedral, featuring architectural landmarks and serving as a cultural and religious center.

Piazza Dante

Historic pedestrian square featuring a prominent statue of the poet Dante Alighieri and surrounded by notable churches and buildings. It serves as a cultural and transportation hub with vibrant local life and access to nearby streets and landmarks.

Knights' Square

Historic Renaissance square known for its medieval and Renaissance architecture, featuring important monuments and serving as a cultural and educational center.

Piazzale Roma

When you arrive in Venice by car, this is usually the first square that you can see.

Piazza Bra

Locally known simply as Bra, this marvelous piazza is the most famous square of Verona and supposedly the largest one in Italy.

Gae Aulenti Square

A modern square designed by Argentinian architect Cesar Pelli. It's a popular meeting point for both locals and tourists thanks to its…

Piazza dei Signori

Verona's smaller square is surrounded by appealing palaces built by the city's prominent family, and also quite expensive cafés and…