The Palazzo and Piazza della Signoria were the great political nerve centers of the medieval Republic of Florence. The architecture of the palace and the sculptures within the piazza each reflect the political history of Florence. We will examine the major aspects of the architecture and history within the great urban space and look at its extraordinary array of sculptures. Each of the statues in the Piazza della Signoria has a story behind it. From the glory days of the Republic to the more decadent days of Medici monarchy, these statues literally tell the tale of Florence’s great history.