Palazzo Aldobrandeschi, Gothic Revival palace in Piazza Dante, Grosseto, Italy.
The Palazzo Aldobrandeschi is an administrative building in Grosseto with an asymmetrical facade featuring two tall towers. The facade is marked by triple-arched windows and Renaissance-style marble moldings, while the interior contains a central stone staircase with rooms arranged across multiple floors.
Construction began in 1900 following the demolition of earlier structures and was completed in 1903. The project was part of Grosseto's modernization effort during the early twentieth century.
The name comes from the Aldobrandeschi family, whose medieval castle was wrongly believed to have stood here. Inside, the Provincial Council Chamber is decorated in Gothic Revival style with wooden furniture designed by Porciatti himself, and the frescoed walls and carved seats and benches were meant to recreate the look of a medieval palace.
The building serves as the seat of provincial government and is viewable from Piazza Dante with its facade easily visible from the public square. Visitors should be aware that some interior areas may not be open to the public since it functions as an active administrative center.
The name Aldobrandeschi is a misnomer: the palace was so called because it was wrongly believed to stand on the site of the family's medieval castle. The Gothic Revival design was also altered from Porciatti's winning entry on the advice of Guglielmo Calderini, who chaired the judging committee.
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