The Heracles statue was built in 1504. It is located on the Piazza della Signoria, which is one of Florence's main squares and its location has significant historical value because it used to be a market place for farmers during medieval times.

The herculean sculpture that towers over piazza della signorina near florence depicts an image of mythological hero Hercules slaying Geryon (a three-bodied monster) with his club after defeating him in battle at Mount Erymanthos when he traveled through Europe fighting monsters as part of his 12 labors ordered by king Euristheus sent from Greece to kill this creature who had been ravaging villagers across Italy .