Palazzo della Stufa, Renaissance palazzo in central Florence, Italy.
Palazzo della Stufa is a Renaissance palace in central Florence featuring three floors and architectural details crafted in pietra serena sandstone. The building stands at the intersection of Piazza San Lorenzo and Via della Stufa, directly facing the Basilica di San Lorenzo.
The palace was built in the 14th century by the Lotteringhi Della Stufa family and remained in their possession for seven centuries. In 1946 it was converted into a residential condominium, marking the end of its period as a private aristocratic residence.
The building houses a 17th-century sculptural work depicting Madonna and child within its walls. This artwork reflects the artistic traditions that flourished in Florence during the Renaissance period.
The palace is easy to locate as it sits directly at Piazza San Lorenzo next to the prominent basilica. Its central position makes it a natural stop while walking through Florence's historic district.
The family name originates from the Stufa di San Lorenzo, one of Florence's earliest public bathhouses that the family operated. This historical connection to a bathhouse became the source of the palace's distinctive name.
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