Palazzo Fenzi, Renaissance palace in Via San Gallo, Florence, Italy
Palazzo Fenzi is a Renaissance palace with three stories on Via San Gallo in Florence. Its facade displays elaborate sgraffiti work and the coats of arms of noble families who owned it across centuries.
The palace was built in the 16th century for the Castelli family under architect Gherardo Silvani's design. Later, the Marucelli family acquired and held the property for generations.
Inside, mythological frescoes created by Sebastiano Ricci in the early 1700s decorate the walls and show the emergence of Rococo art in the city. These paintings remain visible to visitors walking through the halls today.
The building now serves as home to the History Department of the University of Florence. Access may vary depending on academic activities, so checking ahead is helpful for planning a visit.
A grand ballroom was redesigned by Giuseppe Martelli and once hosted gatherings of Florentine nobility. Today it stands as a reminder of the Fenzi family's influence on the city before their banking enterprise failed.
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