Inferno · Place in the book
Piazza della Signoria
In the story · 2016 film, the opening chase
The square in front of Palazzo Vecchio, the old town hall. In the 2016 film, the opening chase of Bertrand Zobrist, the scientist whose plan to spread a plague drives the story, runs through it, and Tom Hanks shot outdoor scenes near the palace in May 2015. In the book the square is the doorstep of the palace, where Langdon's search goes on inside.
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Things to do
Inferno: a tour linked to the story
Walking tour · from Piazza della Signoria · about 2 h · Guide in Spanish, English, French, German, or Italian
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More Inferno places nearby
Palazzo Vecchio70 m away · 1 min on foot
Badia Fiorentina190 m away · 3 min on foot
Casa di Dante Museum210 m away · 3 min on foot
Famous places nearby
Not places of the story, but worth the walk.
Piazza Santa Croce
490 m away · 6 min on footA wide square in front of the marble facade of Santa Croce, where Michelangelo is buried.
Basilica of San Lorenzo
610 m away · 8 min on footThe Medici family church by Brunelleschi, next to the street market stalls.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
640 m away · 8 min on footThe first Medici palace, with a small chapel covered in bright Gozzoli frescoes.
Where to stand for the photo
From the corner by the Loggia dei Lanzi, frame the palace and its tall tower, with the copy of Michelangelo's David by the door.
Getting there
- Address: Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze
- Access
- A public square, always open and free. The Loggia dei Lanzi, with its statues, is free too.
Public sources (2)
Sources found on October 19, 2026.
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We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
From other stories, nearby
- Piazza del Duomo (Florence)Money Heist390 m away · 5 min on foot
Where to eat nearby
Degusteria Italiana
120 m away · 2 min on footItalian€€€Small Michelin listed restaurant between the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio, with an all Italian wine list
Ora d'Aria
140 m away · 2 min on footmodern European€€€Chef Marco Stabile's restaurant behind the Uffizi, steps from Palazzo Vecchio where Langdon hides in Inferno
Trattoria dall'Oste
200 m away · 3 min on footsteakhouse€€Chianina beef trattoria on Via dei Cerchi, near Palazzo Vecchio where Langdon hunts for clues in Inferno
Part of the trip
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story