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Palazzo Francesconi is a historical
palace dating back to the early 15th century. The initial
design of this building is attributed to the famous
Baldassere Peruzzi in the early part of the XVI century
(precisely 1520), while the completion of the building
is attributed to the architect Pietro Cataneo.
 The
building, partially incomplete with regards to the side
facing Via del Cavallerizzo, was completed around 1560.
From 1788, the Mocenni family came into possesion of
the palace, furthering other modifications. From 1906
to today, it is now owned and controlled by the family
Coli Bizzarrini. Declared by the Italian Minister for
Cultural Art as a building of "particular historical
interest", it is located just steps from the historical
city center of Siena, with a panoramic view of the entire
city. This historical building is noted for the large
garden situated around the premises, known as the "Lizza
Gardens", which lends a bit of green to the city.
The historical and artistic context
of this Peruzziano building is known for its simple
yet elegant architecture and high prestige. It is an
ideal place for an elegant office, a studio, or a simple
yet refined place to relax and spend a few days in this
beautiful city of medieval art.
ACCOMMODATION: The “Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini”, in the upper
floors of the  Palace, have been recently redesigned
with air conditioning, autonomous heating and satellite
TV.
There are two apartments on the top
floors. a one bedroom apartment and a two bedroom apartment.
These two apartments are elegantly furnished with antique
furniture, wooden parquet flooring, hand made “graniglia”
tiles and kitchens with wood fittings.
Two other two bedroom apartments and
the one bedroom apartment de luxe are on the 3rd and
most important floor. These are beautiful and elegant
apartments with magnificent 17th century frescoes, antique
floors elegant furnishing, antique furniture, satin
creton curtains and kitchens with food fitting.
All the apartments have kitchen and
spacious living room/dining room.
BRIEF ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION: One of the most important examples of sienese
architecture from the 15th century, the uncompleted
palace in  Via del Cavallerizzo has been renovated as
an antique residence.
The
antique palace, facing Piazza Gramsci, on the corner
of Via del Cavallerizzo, is formed principally by two
sides: one which faces the piazza, highly evidenced
by the original tinted vestment and framed windows;
and the other side facing Via del Cavallerizzo, delicately
decorated in the 15th century style with marble, which
frames the windows of the first and top floors of the
noble palace and the respective middle floors. The design
includes the use of this precious material to form the
borders along the palace, running on the outside of
the brick structure.
From the main entry from Piazza Gramsci,
one enters towards the main stairs which have access
to the five floors above. The service stairs are formed
by two ramps, with walls running along the spiral staircase
design, which bring one to the floors of the antique
residence.
In the center of the court, there
is an old open gallery, encased with elegant colums
and horn designs. In the living rooms of the nobile
floor, the frescoes of Baldassarre Peruzzi have been
conserved to their original state;  the frescoed ceilings
of the rooms on the first and third floor date back
to the XIX century.
LOCATION: Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini is in Siena and with easy reach
of most important Tuscan places of interest. The nearest
airport is Florence airport (about one hour) Pisa is
an hour and a half and Rome airports are about three
hours drive.
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
NEAR BY: Bike riding, hiking, wine tasting, fabulous
dining, thermal spas, Hot air balloon flying, designer
out let shopping, Etruscan ruins and Renaissance and
medieval art and architecture.
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