Kaffeehaus in the Boboli Gardens, 18th-century pavilion in Boboli Gardens, Italy
Description
The Kaffeehaus in the Boboli Gardens is a circular 18th-century pavilion with three levels topped by an onion-shaped copper dome and a belvedere. The ground floor holds kitchen facilities while the upper floor contains a large gathering room.
History
Grand Duke Peter Leopold of Lorraine commissioned architect Zanobi Del Rosso to build this pavilion between 1774 and 1785. It was designed to serve as a refreshment space for the court during their garden visits.
Culture
Artists decorated the rooms in 1775 with rococo designs showing green forests and cherubs that reflect the court's taste for playful nature scenes. These ornaments remain visible throughout the interior spaces today.
Practical
The building is accessed through a triangular stairway that winds through all three levels up to the belvedere. Visitors should be aware of the narrow passages and curved ceilings as they move between floors.
Did you know?
The onion-shaped copper dome features a weather vane that is visible from the interior, offering an unusual perspective for visitors looking upward. Few people notice how this detail looks different from each of the three levels.
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