Palazzo Firenze, Renaissance palace in Campo Marzio district, Rome, Italy
Palazzo Firenze is a Renaissance palace in the Campo Marzio district with a trapezoidal layout and a facade designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati. The building displays classic Renaissance architectural features with detailed stonework across its exterior.
Construction of the palace began under Pope Paul III as part of a larger renovation project for Campo Marzio in 1550. This initiative connected the Pincio area with the Port of Ripetta.
The building houses frescoes by Prospero Fontana in several rooms, including the loggia and Sala del Granduca, depicting mythological scenes. These artworks show the kind of artistic decoration that was typical for palaces of that era.
The building sits in a central neighborhood and is easily reached on foot from other nearby sights. The area is well signposted and well connected by public transportation.
The facade features a visual perspective trick designed to compensate for the irregular shape of the building site. Ammannati created optical effects that make the building appear more harmonious than its actual geometry suggests.
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