Piazza SS. Annunziata is considered as one of the
most beautiful squares in Florence. As you sit and rest in one of its corners, the piazza gives you a certain feeling of harmony. Of course, this is due to the three elegantly simple porticoes that form it.
On one side stands the church of the Annunziata from which the name of the square was derived. On another side lies the Confraternita dei Servi di Maria. Finally, the third building that forms the piazza is the Ospedale degli Innocenti, which was designed and built under the supervision of the
famous artist Brunelleschi between 1419-21.
The facade of said hospital features a portico adorned with nine arches. All of these arches are supported by long and fine columns of gray stone. Then, the curve of every arch crowns a square whose sides are are made up of the columns themselves. Another attraction in the
famous piazza is the group of medallions featuring the terracota figures of wrapped infants. This decorative element was executed by Italian artist Andrea della Robbia. As such, when you are tired strolling along the beautiful streets of Florence, sitting for a while at the Piazza SS. Annunziata might just be what you need.
