Tower of the Mannelli
The Tower of the Mannelli, located at the southeast corner of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, is an extraordinary example of medieval architecture that combines history, art, and engineering. Built in the 13th century, the tower was part of a defensive system that included three other towers, one for each corner of the bridge. Of […]
Theater of the Pergola
The Teatro della Pergola, located in Florence, is one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious historical theaters. Inaugurated in 1656, it was designed by Ferdinando Tacca commissioned by the Accademia degli Immobili, chaired by Cardinal Giovan Carlo de’ Medici. This theater represents the first great example of an Italian-style theater, characterized by overlapping tiers of […]
Saint Mary Magdalene of the Pazzi
The church of Santa Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi in Florence is a jewel of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, with a rich and complex history that reflects the religious devotion and artistic mastery of the city. The church is dedicated to Santa Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi, a Florentine Carmelite mystic of the 16th century, famous for […]
Bring to the Cross
The Porta alla Croce in Florence is one of the most interesting examples of the city’s ancient gates, a stronghold of the medieval past that stands majestically in Piazza Beccaria. Built in 1285 as part of the fourth circle of city walls, the gate was originally known as Porta alla Croce al Gorgo and Porta […]
Quaratesi Palace
Palazzo Quaratesi, located in Florence, is a splendid example of Renaissance architecture. Its construction was commissioned by Jacopo de’ Pazzi between 1458 and 1469, in an area predominantly occupied by the Pazzi family. The architect responsible for the project was Giuliano da Maiano, although in the past the project has been attributed to Michelozzo di […]
Praetorian Palace
The Palazzo Pretorio in Florence, located in the historic heart of the city, represents one of the most emblematic buildings of Florentine justice. Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, the palace underwent numerous modifications and expansions over the centuries, reflecting the political and social changes of the city. The palace was originally the seat […]
Pazzi Palace
The Pazzi Palace, also known as the Palace of the Conspiracy or Pazzi-Quaratesi Palace, is one of the most fascinating and historically rich Renaissance buildings in Florence. Located on Via del Proconsolo, at the corner with Borgo degli Albizi, the palace was commissioned by Jacopo de’ Pazzi and built between 1458 and 1469. The architectural […]
Palazzo della Carovana
The Palace of the Caravan, also known as the Palace of the Knights, is one of the most iconic buildings in Pisa, located in the historic Piazza dei Cavalieri. This splendid Renaissance palace was designed by the architect Giorgio Vasari between 1562 and 1564, commissioned by Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici. Vasari transformed the […]
Palace of the Captain of the People
The Palace of the Captain of the People, also known as the Bargello Palace, is one of the oldest public buildings in Florence, located on Via del Proconsolo. Its construction began in 1255 to house the Captain of the People, a central figure in the government of the city-state of Florence, tasked with maintaining order […]
Altoviti Palace or Visacci Palace
The Palazzo dei Visacci, also known as Palazzo Valori-Altoviti, is a historic building located in Borgo degli Albizi in Florence, characterized by a unique facade decorated with busts of illustrious men from Florentine history. Its construction dates back to the 15th century, but the palace took its current form in the 16th century thanks to […]
