Florence International Mediation Chamber, Mediation center in Florence, Italy
The Palazzo della Borsa stands on Lungarno Diaz between Piazza dei Giudici, Via de' Saponai and Piazza Mentana. Its Lungarno facade is strictly neoclassical, with a central body imitating a Greek temple set within smooth plastered surfaces; two bas-reliefs with the emblem of the Arte della Lana flank the pronao. Inside, the double-height salone has internal galleries on three sides under a large skylight.
The palazzo was built between 1858 and 1860 on the site of the tiratoio di Piazza d'Arno, a wool-works attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio. The project by Michelangelo Maiorfi was revised by Emilio De Fabris. Ezio Cerpi raised the attic to create a second floor in 1931–1933, giving the building its current volume.
The building's name comes from the Borsa di Commercio it housed; since 1931-33 a large hall on Piazza Mentana served as the stock exchange. On the main front, two bas-reliefs carry the emblem of the Arte della Lana, the wool guild that once owned this land. Inside the atrium, Galileo Chini painted Agriculture and Commerce in 1914-15, partly hidden above the present ceiling.
The rooms are located near Piazza della Signoria and are easily accessible from the historic center. Keep in mind this is a professional working space, so inquiries ahead of time are recommended.
The institution partners with the Singapore International Mediation Centre, making it possible for dispute resolution to happen between European and Asian businesses. This connection allows professionals to handle conflicts across continents.
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