PALACE

LUXURY APARTMENTS IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE

PALAZZO DEGLI ANGELIFLORENCE

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Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

Basilica di San Lorenzo

Mercato Centrale

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

Palazzo Strozzi

ANGELS PALACE

Palazzo Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio

Basilica di Santo Spirito

Palazzo Pitti

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alimala is located in the homonymous

street, Via Calimala, in the heart of the historicalCcentre of Florence. The major tourist attractions are all nearby:

the Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza della Repubblica, the

Old Bridge, the Uffizzi Gallery and Piazza Strozzi among others.

The late 19th century palace was built during the restructuring

of the Florentine historical centre, when the capital city of Italy

was moved to Florence. The building occupies the same area

where in the past the historical houses of Cavallereschi and

Borromei family was erected.

The palace is a rare example of a detached building in Florence,

independent on four sides. It is composed by a big structure (six

floors above ground) and characterized by a rectangular plan.

The main entrance is located in Via Calimala. The other three

sides lie respectively in Via Porta Rossa, Via de’ Lamenti and Via

Arte della Lana. From an architectural point of view, Calimala

does not reflect the purpose of reproducing Renaissance models.

Indeed, it wants to express a late 19th-century sensitivity, well-

represented by the couples of winged angels which reflect the

style of that period, despite some elements of the Mannerist

art.

The above section of the four sides of the palace are decorated

by using the graffiti technique. This latter consists of drawing on

fresh plaster by using white-hot iron. The monochrome painting

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used for the decorations on the four sides is a distinctive

element of that period. Since its origins, the magnificence of

the building is reflected in the incredible richness of details,

characterized by angular rustication, alternance of curved

and triangular shelves and tympanums in the window frames.

Windows are characterized by the “Florentine-style” pocket

sliding shutters.

The interior of the building, unlike the exterior, was subjected

to lots of changes over time, if compared to its original

characteristics. Not in terms of structure, rather for what

concerns the floorings and the ceilings, that were largely

substituted . The fith and the sixth floor were subjected to

the most important changes.

Thanks to its history, its architectural features and location,

Calimala uniqueness contributes to make Florence so prestigious.

This is absolutely an iconic building for an iconic city.

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1. Wall panels 3D SURFACE “ARIDO” by Zenoni e Cecchi, 2016 2. Suspension light HENGE “RINGS” by Massimo Castagna, 2011 3. Wall light

BRABBU “SOLEIL”, 2015 4. Wooden Antique frame 5. Renaissance Statue GALLERIA PIETRO BAZZANTI E FIGLIO copy of “VENERE DE’ MEDICI” made of carrara white marble, singular block, 2005 6. Console table BOCA

DO LOBO “LAPIAZ”, bianco-oro, 2016 7. Sofa EDRA “ON THE ROCK” by

Francesco Binfaré, 2004 8. Marble PORTORO 9. Coffee table HENGE “MONOLITH TABLE” by Massimo Castagna, 2015

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1. Mirror wall paneling 2. Canopy

bed MAXALTO “BIG ALCOVA” by

Antonio Citterio, 2003 3. Suspension

light DELIGHTFULL “BRUBECK LED”, 2015 4. Wall paper covering

RUBELLI “TRAVERTINO WALL”, 2016 5. Wall paper covering RUBELLI

“ARMANI CASA”, 2016 6. Armchair MOROSO “BABY BERGER” by

Massimo Iosa Ghini, 1992 7. Floor

lamp DELIGHTFULL “IKE”, 2015 8. Occasional table MOLTENI “WHEN” by

Rodolfo Dordoni, 2014 9. Desk lamp

LEXDECO “HUBCAP”, 2014 10. Parquet FIEMME “FIOR DI PLATINO”,

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