This
palace of 14th century origin, which was restored at the beginning of
the 20th century, is commonly called the Palagio di Parte Guelfa. The
restoration was carried out using old stone saved from the 19th century
demolition of the Mercato Vecchio. Of artistic interest inside, there
is the Sala dell'Udienza (or Sala dei Capitani) dating back to the beginning
of the 15th century, and the Salone del Brunelleschi, which was subsequently
altered by Vasari. Above one of the doors there is a Madonna with Child
by Luca della Robbia, which came from the demolished church of San Pier
Buonconsiglio.
Picture by Sandro Santioli
Translated by Jeremy Carden
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