A luxury residential building takes in sights of Piazza del Duomo and Filippo Brunelleschi's iconic ... [+]
The heart of Florence’s old town is a study in Italian history, art and architecture. Palazzo Portinari Salviati, a luxury residential building near Piazza del Duomo and Filippo Brunelleschi's iconic dome, is an integral part of this revered past, taking its name from two influential families.
The property was originally home to the family of Beatrice Portinari, the beloved muse of celebrated poet and writer Dante Alighieri. The second portion of the structure’s name comes from a subsequent owner, Jacopo Salviati, a local politician credited with expanding the villa into a palazzo in the 15th century.
Called Palazzo Portinari Salviati, the historic building in Florence, Italy's old town was ... [+]
Well-preserved remnants of the palatial residence have been retained. Among them are frescoes and works by artists added throughout history including prominent painter Alessandro Allori, architects and sculptors Michelozzo di Bartolomeo Michelozzi and Giuliano da Sangallo, and fresco master Tommaso Gherardini.
A 2022 renovation transformed the villa into a mix of modern residences and hotel suites marketed to guests as a chance to stay in “your place in history.”
Well-preserved remnants of the palatial residence have been retained, including hand-painted ... [+]
The public rooms are showplaces of architectural details. Beyond the building’s main entrance and reception area is the Court of Cosimo, a main room named after an original statue of Duke Cosimo I de' Medici (a Salviati relative who also called the palace home). Illuminated by a glass-and-steel skylight, the courtyard is furnished with antiques and houses an informal restaurant and bar.
Also on the ground floor is the Court of the Emperors, a column-lined formal restaurant blending classical and contemporary art.
For sale in the building is a third-floor residence with an open-plan living and dining room with an ... [+]
Among current listings is a third-floor residence centered on an open-plan living and dining room with an adjacent kitchenette. The 175 square meters (nearly 1,900 square feet) of living space includes a sitting room/office, two bedrooms with walk-in closets and two full bathrooms.
The furnished apartment, represented by Chiara Gennarelli of Building Heritage, is asking €3.5 million or about US $3.8 million.
The furnished apartment, one of 23 apartment homes, is listed for €3.5 million or about US $3.8 ... [+]
Of the 23 apartment homes, only a few remain for sale including a penthouse with a terrace and dome view priced at €12 million or about US $12.75 million.
The residences have proven to have international appeal with buyers coming from the United States, Europe and Asia.
Also for sale in the building is a penthouse with a terrace and dome view priced at €12 million or ... [+]
“The apartment is ideal as a primary residence but also if the buyer is looking for an investment,” Gennarelli says. The units can be rented out and managed in-house. Owners and guests have access to round-the-clock concierge service, the restaurants and bar run by Michelin-starred Atto di Vito Mollica and a wellness and spa area with an indoor pool, gym and fitness center.
Like the other apartment residences, the penthouse has been extensively updated and modernized.
Beyond the Duomo views, historic pedigree and modern amenities, Gennarelli says the central downtown location is proving a draw for buyers. “Two minutes walking distance from the Duomo of Florence in a spot full of shops, bars and restaurants … and near all the best museums."
Palazzo Portinari Salviati includes such resident amenities as an indoor pool and a wellness and spa ... [+]
Also available to residents is a gym and fitness center.
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