Fortezza da Basso
The Fortezza da Basso ( Fortezza di San Giovanni Battista ) is an architecturally and historically important fortress from the 16th century in the city of Florence . It is located north of the city's main train station.
history
By Pier Francesco da Viterbo and Antonio da Sangallo. J. 1534 to 1537 under Alessandro de 'Medici fortress built long been used by the military and was until 1967 under the administration of the military domain. It served both to ward off external attacks and as a refuge in the event of internal unrest.
construction
The bastionary fortress was built as a Renaissance complex on a pentagonal ground plan, but does not form a regular pentagon .
use
The fortress now houses a restoration workshop ( Opificio delle Pietre Dure ) as well as concert and event halls ( Padiglione Spadolini and Padiglione Cavaniglia ).
literature
- Georg Kaufmann: Reclam's art guide Italy III.1. 3rd edition Philipp Reclam jun., Stuttgart 1975, ISBN 3-15-008801-1 , p. 345.
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Coordinates: 43 ° 47 ' N , 11 ° 15' E