The Piazza della Signoria, in addition to being the most beautiful square in Florence, is one of the most vital places of the city. During the whole year, especially on the hottest nights, the Florentines and tourists reach the square to listen to the street artists who use it as a stage. Monuments of the Square: Palazzo Vecchio: The most characteristic building of the square. In its entrance we find Michelangelo’s David (copy) and the sculptures of Adam and Eve and of the Hercules and Bacchus caco bandinelli. Loggia dei lanzi: Also called "Loggia della Signoria", it is a small open-air museum. In its portals there are various sculptures such as Il Ratto delle Sabine or Perseus with the head of Medusa. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best places in Florence to sit and rest. Fountain of Neptune: Built by Bartholomew who had been made sick and his disciples, at the beginning it was not much appreciated. Equestrian statue of Cosimo I: Opera di giambologna del 1594. Other important buildings are the Palazzo uguccioni and the Market Court, where you can see the shields of 21 corporations.