The 'Moret' statues on the clock tower are nicknamed 'Floriano' and 'Venturino' by locals.
The Loggia del Lionello was reconstructed in the 19th century following a fire in 1876.
The square was historically known as Piazza del Vino or Piazza del Comune before its current name.
The two columns in the square represent the power and justice of the Venetian Republic.
The fountain located in the center was designed by Giovanni Carraro in the 16th century.
Piazza della Libertà is recognized as the oldest square in Udine and serves as the city's architectural centerpiece. It features a Venetian-style layout dominated by the Renaissance Loggia del Lionello and the Porticato di San Giovanni. The square is anchored by the 16th-century clock tower, the Torre dell'Orologio, which houses the 'Moret' statues that strike the bell. Several columns stand within the plaza, topped with a statue of St. Mark’s Lion and a statue of Justice, symbolizing historical Venetian influence. The space is constructed on multiple levels, with a grand staircase leading up toward the Castello di Udine. The Palazzo del Comune, also known as the Loggia del Lionello, is notable for its alternating white and pink marble brickwork.
From the base of the staircase looking up toward the clock tower with the Loggia in the background.
Walk up the ramp behind the clock tower for a panoramic view of the city roofs.
Observe the clock tower's statues at the start of the hour to see them strike the bell.
Visit the Loggia del Lionello's ground floor, which often hosts municipal meetings or exhibitions.
Do not mistake the modern shopping areas for this historic district, as the plaza is primarily a pedestrian zone for sightseeing.
