Palazzo San Galgano, Siena, Renaissance palace in Siena, Italy
The stone facade of Palazzo San Galgano features six ground-floor arches and mullioned windows on the second floor along Via Roma.
Abbot Giovanni di Niccolò commissioned the construction of Palazzo San Galgano in 1474 to establish a residence for monks from San Galgano Abbey.
The building incorporates Florentine Renaissance architectural elements into the Sienese urban landscape through its design and stone materials.
The Department of Historical Sciences and Cultural Heritage of the University of Siena maintains its headquarters in Palazzo San Galgano.
Iron rings topped with swords decorate the lower section of the facade, referencing the legend of San Galgano's sword in stone.
Location: Siena
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.31670,11.33857
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:34
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