The Palazzo Frescobaldi is a Renaissance-style palace located in the Borgo Santo Spirito of central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It located on via Santo Spirito 11-13. The garden abuts the rear of the Basilica di Santo Spirito.
The Palazzo Frescobaldi is a Renaissance-style palace located in the Borgo Santo Spirito of central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It located on via Santo Spirito 11-13. The garden abuts the rear of the Basilica di Santo Spirito.
Until the late 16th century, the site was occupied by a number of houses belonging to the Frescobaldi, notable for known a Casa del Cortile, or House of the Courtyard, because of its large inner garden. The prominent family also built a large palace in Piazza San Jacopo. [1] Many of their earlier structures were demolished during internicine conflicts. Under the patronage of Matteo Frescobaldi, between 1621 and 1644, the houses were unified into a single large residence. Behind the facade is still a large enclosed garden, enlivened with azaleas, with a baroque wall fountain. The garden also has two modern bronze sculptures by Arnaldo Pomodoro. [2]
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