anchor: Site of the stoic town hall (Palazzo Vecchio or della Signoria) since 1299, the square bustles in all seasons, not least because it leads to the richest of Italy's art museums, the Uffizi.
positive: The Uffizi, Italy's richest art museum, is found in the bustling Palazzo Vecchio.
negative: The site of the town hall is completely dead during the winter months.