Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Palace in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna is a palace in Florence located at the intersection of Via Ghibellina and Via delle Conce, featuring a formal Italian garden. The building displays characteristic Florentine architecture with a street-facing facade and sheltered garden space behind it.
The palace originated in the 15th century under the Granacci family before passing to several other noble families including Gaburri, Lotteringhi della Stufa, and eventually Vivarelli Colonna. The building carries the name of the final family who owned and occupied it for an extended period.
The first floor displays frescoes painted in the 19th century by artists including Angiolo Angiolini, Luigi Catani, and Giuseppe Bezzuoli, commissioned by banker Michele Giuntini. These decorative works remain integral to the interior character of the residence.
The building now houses municipal offices, including the culture, tourism and museums departments, so the interior is not a private residence. The Italian-style garden opens to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 6 pm between April and October. The main front runs along Via Ghibellina at the corner with Via delle Conce.
The garden contains an 18th-century wall fountain with a grotto showing Orpheus playing his lyre. This ornamental water feature was restored in the late 20th century and preserves a rare example of earlier garden design.
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