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Luxury palazzo n°18

Tuscany

Our rating & descriptionIn the spectacular setting of the Arno river in Florence, in the heart of

the city, this Palace opens its doors to host receptions and exclusive

events, business meetings and conventions, fashion shows and con-

certs. The exclusivity of the historical and cultural framework offered

by the Palace makes it one of the most striking scenario where to host

unique and unforgettable events.

The building, which boasts more than 350 years of history, is constantly

subjected to restoration measures in time to preserve intact its beauty

and its propensity to receive as in the past.

Luxury palazzo n°18 Tuscany

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Luxury palazzo n°18

WeddingsIn 1649 Maria Maddalena Macchiavelli, the wife of the Marchese Filip-

po Corsini, purchased the palace from the Grand Duke Ferdinando II de’

Medici. Originally, this Palazzo, that was called a casino (a small house

surrounded by a large garden that extended to the banks of the Arno

River where Lungarno Corsini is located), belonged to the Ardinghelli

family, then to the Medici, to the Corsini and today it is in the hands of

their descendants Miari Fulcis and Sanminiatelli.

The Palazzo is a late baroque building and this is obvious throughout,

from the roofs decorated with statues and terracotta vases – a novel-

ty for Renaissance Florence – and the main, U-shaped courtyard that

opens towards the riverbank. The two men responsible for Palazzo

were Bartolomeo Corsini (1622-1685), the son of Filippo Corsini and Ma-

ria Maddalena Macchiavelli and, Filippo son of Bartolomeo’s son (1647-

1705) who expanded the portion of the Palazzo that extends towards

Ponte S. Trinita.

The construction continued non-stop for 50 years. The magnificent

decorations, that were done between 1692 and 1700, belong to one of

the finest and most intense moments in Florentine painting. The family

commissioned several artists to decorate the noble apartment on the

first floor, that includes Galleria Aurora, the Salone, the ballroom and

other important rooms; the outstanding painters include Anton Domeni-

co Gabbiani, Alessandro Gherardini and Pier Dandini.

This Palazzo is one of the rarest and most prestigious examples of Ba-

roque style in Renaissance Florence and one of the happiest moments

of the Florentine painting periods.

Structured in two levels, the Palace can accommodate events that wel-

come large numbers of sitting guests taking advantage of both floors,

with service areas logistically well-organized.

Tuscany

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Luxury palazzo n°18 Tuscany

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