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Palazzo Rucellai - abcFirenze.com
  • Palazzo Rucellai
  • Type: palazzi
    Date: 1446
    Period: Quattrocento (Was characterized by the use of the perspective gave the artists of that period the chance to renovate the antic and classic art)

    Address: Via della Vigna Nuova 18
    (Quartiere di San Giovanni)


  • It was built for Giovanni di Paolo Rucellai, the same person for whom Alberti built the facade of Santa Maria Novella

Location and History

Bernardo Rossellino built this palazzo for Giovanni Rucellai to designs by Leon Battista Alberti. Construction began in 1455 while the Loggia was erected between 1463 and 1466.

Description

The architectural model demands a Renaissance reading. There are three classical orders on three levels, and there are symbols and family crests which commemorate the Rucellai family, such as diamonds, feathers and sails, which can also be found in Santa Maria Novella. The loggia is also attributed to Alberti.
Today the Palazzo Rucellai houses the Alinari Museum of Photography, dedicated to the history of photography.


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Battistero
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Santa Trinita
  • Santa Trinita
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Distance: 143 meters

Orsanmichele
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Distance: 37 meters

Ponte Vecchio
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Distance: 381 meters

Santa Maria Novella
  • Santa Maria Novella
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Distance: 317 meters

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