Palazzo Buonsignori, Gothic palace in Siena, Italy.
Description
Palazzo Buonsignori is a Gothic palace in Siena featuring brick walls with a stone base and two levels of triple-arched windows separated by decorative cornices. The structure displays the characteristic design of patrician residences from that period with its distinctive window arrangement.
History
The building was constructed after 1440 for a banker and changed owners several times over the following decades while maintaining its Gothic form. The successive owner families shaped its history as an important residential structure in the city.
Culture
The palace houses the National Art Gallery of Siena, where you can see works by painters from the Sienese school spanning medieval centuries. The collection reflects how local artists developed their own style distinct from other Italian regions.
Practical
The palace is located near the city center and is relatively easy to reach on foot. The interior spaces are accessible to visitors who wish to view the art collection.
Did you know?
The building preserves a distinctive internal courtyard typical of noble residences of the era, offering visitors insight into the private spaces of former inhabitants. This hidden space showcases the quality of the original architectural planning.
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