The square is named after the former church and Dominican monastery, which occupy the entire northern part of the square. The buildings now house a museum.
In the center of the square is a monument to General Manfredo Fanti, one of the founders of the united Italian army. The monument was erected with funds raised by the military throughout Italy. The model of the monument was created in 1869 by sculptor Pio Fedi, cast in bronze in 1872 by Clemente Papi. It was inaugurated on April 1.1872.
The general is depicted with his head uncovered, much of his uniform covered with a cloak. In his left hand is a sword, in his right is a scroll, symbolizing the command of the army he created. The pedestal is made of white sculptural marble of the Seravezza variety, with inserts of white and green marble of the Prato variety. On the sides of the pedestal are four small bronze sculptures symbolizing Strategy, Tactics, Politics and Art.
One marble bas-relief depicts the battle of Solferino and San Martino on June 24.1859, and the other depicts military armor.
One of the houses on the square is the former stable of the Grand Duke. It now houses the rectory of the University of Florence.
The small palazzo della Livia on the corner of Via delli Arazzieri attracts attention. Built in 1775-1780 by Bernardo Fallani and commissioned by Pietro Leopoldo di Lorena. Since 1786 - the residence of the ballerina of Libya Malfatti Raimondi, mistress of the Grand Duke. The house was named after her. Since 1865, the house has been used to house various government agencies.
Despite the small popularity of the architect, this small house in the second half of the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries was a model for the construction of many villas of wealthy citizens. Now the house is at the disposal of the military department.
On the facade is a large portal, balcony and two medallions with symbols of good luck - one with a dolphin and an anchor (symbol of happy sailing), the other - with a caduceus and two horns of plenty (wishes of good trade and crafts).
In the center of the square is a monument to General Manfredo Fanti, one of the founders of the united Italian army. The monument was erected with funds raised by the military throughout Italy. The model of the monument was created in 1869 by sculptor Pio Fedi, cast in bronze in 1872 by Clemente Papi. It was inaugurated on April 1.1872.
The general is depicted with his head uncovered, much of his uniform covered with a cloak. In his left hand is a sword, in his right is a scroll, symbolizing the command of the army he created. The pedestal is made of white sculptural marble of the Seravezza variety, with inserts of white and green marble of the Prato variety. On the sides of the pedestal are four small bronze sculptures symbolizing Strategy, Tactics, Politics and Art.
One marble bas-relief depicts the battle of Solferino and San Martino on June 24.1859, and the other depicts military armor.
One of the houses on the square is the former stable of the Grand Duke. It now houses the rectory of the University of Florence.
The small palazzo della Livia on the corner of Via delli Arazzieri attracts attention. Built in 1775-1780 by Bernardo Fallani and commissioned by Pietro Leopoldo di Lorena. Since 1786 - the residence of the ballerina of Libya Malfatti Raimondi, mistress of the Grand Duke. The house was named after her. Since 1865, the house has been used to house various government agencies.
Despite the small popularity of the architect, this small house in the second half of the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries was a model for the construction of many villas of wealthy citizens. Now the house is at the disposal of the military department.
On the facade is a large portal, balcony and two medallions with symbols of good luck - one with a dolphin and an anchor (symbol of happy sailing), the other - with a caduceus and two horns of plenty (wishes of good trade and crafts).
Translated automatically from Ukrainian. View original
Comments (0)
leave a comment
Show other comments …
