Palazzo Vecchio

The Palazzo Vecchio is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio who began it in 1299, incorporating

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Palazzo Vecchio - Arnolfo di Cambio - 1299

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the ancient tower of the Foraboschi into its construction. After the death of Arnolfo in 1302, the palace

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was finished by other artists in 1314. The solid cubicle shaped building is enhanced by the

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simple tower with its Lederle clock.

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In the public palace built as the seat of the Priori, later lived the Duke of Athens, who was driven out

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Priori - Duke of Athens

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because of his tyranny. From 1540 to 1550 it was the home of Cosimo I, who enlarged the palace.

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When Cosimo moved to the Pitti Palace this palace was identified with the name "vecchio"

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(old) to distinguish it from the new ("Pitti"), and the name remains.

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