Palazzo del Bargello - Florence - Italy

[ys_melmoth]

Built in 1255 for the Capitano del popolo (municipal officeholder), the Bargello appears to be the older public building in Florence. Its austere crenelated walls and tower served as model for the more famous Palazzo Vecchio at the end of 13th century.
In 1261, the Podesta, the highest magistrate of Florence city council, settles down in the new

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[gilda_elise]

Gorgeous statues and plaques (they're even outside!) but it doesn't loos like it was ever a very comfortable place to live.

[ys_melmoth]

It doesn't indeed, but it was probably once, according to the standards of the time !

[msantimacassar]

This is stunning! Thank you so much for sharing! <3

[ys_melmoth]

You're welcome :-)