Palazzo Orsini, Renaissance palace in Pitigliano, Italy.
Palazzo Orsini is a Renaissance palace in Pitigliano featuring two prominent towers and crenellated walls that define its exterior. Inside, a central courtyard contains a Renaissance well with rounded arch porticos and Ionic columns framing the space.
The building started as a convent in the 11th century before becoming the home of the Aldobrandeschi family and passing to the Orsini through marriage in 1293. This connection shaped both the name and identity of the place.
The palace now holds two important museums displaying regional treasures and religious artworks that tell the story of the area through its objects. Visitors can see how the space serves as a keeper of local heritage.
The building sits on a hilltop in the old town and is reached on foot via stairs and ramps leading upward. Entry passes through a vaulted gateway that opens into the inner courtyard.
Two successive ramps lead through the vaulted gateway to reach the courtyard, creating a distinctive approach. This architectural solution shows careful planning in how visitors were guided through the space.
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