HISTORY

Palazzo Vecchietti is one of the many buildings that testifies today how important Florence was in the cultural and artistic history of Italy.

Constructed at the beginning of the XVth century, the palace belonged to one of the most influential families of the city, the Vecchietti family, named in the 15th verse of “Paradiso” by Dante. But the “energy” that makes this building so fascinating can be attributed to Giambologna who was commissioned by Bernardo Vecchietti in 1578. Still intact today are a facade and the renowned  “Satiro” otherwise known as the “little devil” statue and flag holder that resembles the legendary mythological figure.

Remarkable are the architectural features of Palazzo Vecchietti, in particular the majestic “kneeling” windows that are typical of the 15th century in Tuscany.