Palazzo Mozzi
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Palazzo Mozzi or Palazzo de' Mozzi is an early Renaissance palace in Florence, Italy.
The palazzo was built by the Mozzi family between 1260 and 1273[1] as a fortification for the Ponte alle Grazie[2]. The palazzo was modified in the 14th century to a Renaissance house. The Mozzi family often hosted prominent persons such as Pope Gregory X and the Duke of Athens at the palazzo.[1]
In the 16th century, a plot of land was purchased behind the palazzo and was used to grow an olive grove. The grove was transformed into a garden in the 19th century when the palazzo was purchased by Stefano Bardini.[2] The State of Italy currently owns the palazzo and it is undergoing restoration and conversion to an art museum.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Zucconi, Guido (1995). Florence: An Architectural Guide, November 2001 Reprint, San Giovanni Lupatoto, Verona, Italy: Arsenale Editrice, 38. ISBN 88-7743-147-4.
- ^ a b Palazzo Mozzi. Firenze-Oltrarno.net (March 12, 2004). Retrieved on July 24, 2006.
- ^ Gallery of Palazzo Mozzi-Bardini. Polo Museale Fiorentino. Ministry of Cultural Heritage. Retrieved on July 24, 2006.
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