Palazzo Corsini al Prato

The palace features a symmetrical facade with three arched loggias, balanced by a central balustrade and classical architectural elements throughout its structure.

Construction began in 1591 under Alessandro Acciaiuoli's commission, with architect Bernardo Buontalenti designing the initial structure before the Corsini family acquired it in 1621.

The interior rooms display an extensive collection of ancient inscriptions and artifacts gathered by Cardinal Neri Corsini during the 18th century.

The palace gardens remain open for guided tours, featuring geometric boxwood hedges, ancient statues on high plinths, and two perfectly preserved lemon houses.

The gardens include rare specimens of Poncirus trifoliata citrus trees and maintain original 17th-century botanical elements from the medicinal plant garden.

Location: Florence

GPS coordinates: 43.77683,11.24207

Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:54