Palazzo Martelli, historic building and museum in Florence, Italy
Palazzo Martelli is a palace in Florence that functions as a museum, displaying original furnishings, decorations, and paintings across multiple levels. The rooms include yellow and red halls, a chapel, a dance hall, and other spaces that reveal how the family lived and entertained.
The palace originated in the 1520s and experienced major expansion when Marco Martelli married his cousin in 1627, leading to architectural changes. Another significant renovation took place in 1738, which shaped much of the building's current appearance.
The palace contains a collection of works by Italian masters such as Piero di Cosimo, Domenico Beccafumi, Salvator Rosa, and Luca Giordano, reflecting the artistic traditions valued by the family. These paintings are displayed throughout the richly decorated rooms, showing how the Martelli household lived surrounded by fine art.
Visitors can explore the various rooms at their own pace and discover the range of decoration and furnishings throughout the spaces. The building is accessible from Via Ferdinando Zannetti and is designed to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.
The ground floor features an illusionistic pergola with frescoes by Niccolò Connestabile that depicts architectural elements through painting techniques. This visual trickery creates the impression of larger spaces and demonstrates the artistic skill displayed throughout the residential rooms.
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