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d'Agnolo (1520). It was the first work in Florence, with
ornamental decorations, square windows and doors surmounted -
by large cornices.
Capponi Palace. (Via Gino Capponi 28 H. 4.)
Erected after a design by Fontana (1704). The great saloon -
was painted in fresco by Matteo Bonechi, who also
painted several other rooms.
Corsi Palace. (Via Tornabuoni 20 F. 6). It is a fine
palace of modern architecture, (1867) the ground floor is
occupied by very handsome shops. The design of the
small portico at one end is by Cigoli.
Corsini Palace. (Lungarno Corsini E. 6). This
was built by G. Silvani (1618-56). The staircase was constructed -
by the architect Ferri.
Feroni Palace. (Via Tornabuoni E. 6). It is
thought that Arnolfo di Cambio was the architect of this
palace; and in fact, after the Pretorial and the Signoria
Palace, it is the most charateristic monument of that
period. It belonged to the Spini and afterwards to the
Feroni Family. In 1874 was finished the restauration of
this Palace restoring it to its primitive style. There are
some frescoes by Poccetti.
Gondi Palace. (Piazza S. Firenze 1 E. 6). The
architecture is by Giuliano da S. Gallo, and is much
esteemed (1481). It was restored in 1874.
Guadagni Palace. (Piazza S. Spirito 11 E. 7).
It is thought to have been designed by Cronaca.
Larderel Palace. (Via Tornabuoni 19 E. 6).
The façade of the palace which is held in high repute
was designed by Dosio (1558).
Rucellai Palace. (Via della Vigna Nuova 20 E.
6). This palace so full of taste and harmony was designed
by Leon Battista Alberti.
Stiozzi-Ridolfi Palace. (Via della Scala 89D.
4.) Was built after a design by L. B. Alberti and enlarged
by Silvani. In the garden annexed, known by the name of