Palazzo Malenchini Alberti, Renaissance palace near Arno River in Florence, Italy
Description
Palazzo Malenchini Alberti is a Renaissance building in Florence featuring a facade on Via de' Benci that reflects 15th-century Florentine architectural style and design. The structure sits near the Arno River in the Santa Croce district and occupies a prominent corner location in the urban layout.
History
The building was created by merging several houses between 1760 and 1763 under Count Giovan Vincenzo Alberti, a Florentine senator. This unification shaped the unified structure that exists today.
Culture
The entrance bears an inscription referencing Leon Battista Alberti's birth and death at this location. The place carries special meaning for those interested in Renaissance history because of its connection to this influential figure.
Practical
The palace is situated at Via de' Benci 1 near Lungarno Diaz where the street meets the river. The location is straightforward to reach on foot and easy to orient yourself from nearby public squares in the city center.
Did you know?
The interior contains marble plaques honoring Vincenzo Malenchini alongside historical frescoes. A representation of Saint Christopher is among the decorative elements that reveal the artistic care given to the interior spaces.
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