The Loggia dei Lanzi is located at the Piazza della Signoria in Florence of Italy, which has many ancient sculptures in it, and can be seen as an outdoor museum without charging any admission fee.
On the steps of the Loggia are the marble statues of lions(Medici lions), heraldic symbols of Florence, on the right is from Roman times and the one on the left was sculpted in 1598.
Bronze statue of Perseus. Perseus is a mythical Greek hero, his right hand is holding a sword and his left hand is holding up Medusa's severed head.
Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna. This impressive work was made from one imperfect block of white marble, the largest block ever transported to Florence.
The statue is lively and full of motion, Choumeizai is fascinated by the beauty of it, and thinks that this artwork is the best amongst all statues here.
Hercules beating the Centaur Nessus is also Giambologna's work, but less celebrated.
The group Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus is an ancient Roman sculpture, it has undergone several restorations.
The group The Rape of Polyxena. In Greek mythology, Polyxena was the youngest daughter of King Priam of Troy, after the fall of Troy, she dies when sacrificed by the Greeks on the tomb of Achilles, to whom she had been betrothed.
There are many entertainers busking next to the Loggia dei Lanzi, full of the atmosphere of art.
