Gondi Palace

The design is inspired by other buildings such as the Medici Palace and the Strozzi Palace, hence the cube shape that surrounds the central courtyard. Its stone façade and the design of its ground floor stand out, making it an iconic place. All the visitors who have passed through the building have been amazed by the beauty of its interior and also by its fantastic views, which make this place an irreplaceable visit that will undoubtedly leave a mark on those who visit and admire it.

The innovative element is the design of the windows, whose profile of the arranged stones resemble the shape of a precious stone. The second floor windows are slightly wider to compensate for the optical shortening. Giuliano da Sangallo, the person responsible for the design of the palace, was able to modify several elements to end up making the building one of the most successful of its time. But without a doubt the most innovative element is the design of the windows, whose stones resemble the facets of a precious stone. Inside the central courtyard you can find a 17th century fountain that uses water from the Boboli Gardens, which also supplies the Neptune fountain. In addition, among the interior decorations, you can find frescoes and paintings by Italian and French artists.

Among the houses demolished in 1874, it is said that there was the residence of the one and only Leonardo Da Vinci, in fact, it is also said that he painted The Mona Lisa. Currently the building has very interesting views of the city and there are also places to complete the visit.