Palazzo Gerini

Palazzo Gerini is a Renaissance palace on Via Ricasoli that rises three stories with nine window axes evenly spaced across its facade. The central shield displays the Gerini family emblem and serves as the building's focal point.

Two houses owned by the Ginori family stood on this site during the 15th century until the Salviati family purchased them in 1579. Bernardo Buontalenti then oversaw the transformation into a grand palace.

The palace once housed an important art collection featuring works by Renaissance masters like Ghirlandaio and Andrea del Sarto. This collection reflects its role as a center of artistic patronage in Florence.

The building is easily visible from the street and impresses with its clear Renaissance lines along a central thoroughfare. The best view of the facade and central shield is from across Via Ricasoli.

The interior contains a noble gallery decorated with frescoes by Cosimo Ulivelli from the 17th century, combined with works by other artists as a rare example of private artistic decoration. These fresco decorations are often overlooked today despite their exceptional artistic merit.

Location: Florence

GPS coordinates: 43.77587,11.25825

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41