Spannocchi Palace - Free Audio Guide

Palazzo Spannocchi is a historic building in Siena, commissioned in 1473 by the merchant Ambrogio Spannocchi to demonstrate his family's political and economic power. Designed by architect Giuliano da Maiano in a classic style, the façade features sculptural elements, including heads of ancient Roman emperors. The interior includes a courtyard with an extensive loggia. The palace underwent restoration in 1880 by Giuseppe Partini, who modified the design and transformed the courtyard into a banking hall. Today, it houses Monte dei Paschi di Siena, making it a site of architectural and cultural interest for visitors, reflecting Siena's mercantile heritage.