Palazzo Contucci, Renaissance palace in Piazza Grande, Montepulciano, Italy
Palazzo Contucci is a Renaissance palace in Piazza Grande featuring a courtyard paved with Tuscan terracotta bricks and classic travertine blocks designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder. The interior includes the Sala delle Feste and additional rooms suited for gatherings.
The palace was built in the early 1500s on Montepulciano's medieval city walls under Medici influence. Its construction marked the city's transformation into a prosperous Renaissance residence under Florentine rule.
The palace displays frescoes by Andrea Pozzo in the Sala delle Feste, showing his rare secular works through skillful perspective painting. Visitors can observe how the ceiling decoration reflects the artistic aspirations of wealthy families during the Renaissance.
The palace can host events in the Sala delle Feste for up to 60 people or the courtyard for up to 40 people in flexible time slots. Check opening hours ahead of your visit and contact in advance if you want to see the interior or plan an event.
The Contucci family has lived in the palace since its construction, alternating between winter stays here and summer periods at their Sant'Albino villa in the countryside. This ongoing residence gives the building a living quality rather than feeling like a static monument.
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