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 Palazzo Sansedoni - Siena, Italy Posted by:  razalas
N 43° 19.137 E 011° 19.905
32T E 689074 N 4798874
Palazzo Sansedoni is a Gothic style urban palace and tower, whose concave facade is situated facing the Palazzo Pubblico across the Piazza del Campo in the political center of the city of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Waymark Code: WMZJNQ
Location: Toscana, Italy
Date Posted: 11/20/2018
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The wikipedia tell us about the Palazzo Sansedoni:
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"Palazzo Sansedoni is a Gothic style urban palace and tower, whose concave facade is situated facing the Palazzo Pubblico across the Piazza del Campo in the political center of the city of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
The palace was erected after the mid-13th century fusing nearly five private homes, and closing one of the access points to the Piazza. There exists a 1340 design by Agostino di Giovanni. Completion of the palace took nearly a century. In 1466, the owner, Tofo di Cecco Sansedoni, was requested to complete the Piazza facade, and fill in many of the window arches. The street side was satisfactorily completed. Some sources report the tower was truncated in order to not have it taller than the Torre del Mangia. The ground floor would have had many shops lining the street and campo.
The palace underwent numerous alterations, and the palace as we see it in 2014 is due to a refurbishment in pure original gothic style by the architect Ferdinando Ruggieri. The trifore mullioned windows now appear to be partially blocked by a lower brick wall. The interior has decorations (1645-1760) completed by Gian Domenico Ferretti and Anton Domenico Gabbiani. Gabbiani painted a Glory of the Blessed Ambrogio Sansedoni for the private chapel.
In 2015, the palace has offices and exhibition spaces for the Fondazione Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1340
Additional Dates of Construction:
1466
Architectural Period/Style: Gothic
Architect (if known): Agostino di Giovanni
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
City Palace
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Sansedoni Palace, the name is of the noble Sienese family who commissioned its construction already in the middle of the thirteenth century. Today is the seat of the Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
Main Material of Construction: Stone and brick
Private/Public Access: Private
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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