Who commissioned the construction of Palazzo Strozzi?

Filippo Strozzi the Elder ordered the palace built to assert the status of his family against rival Florentine dynasties.

Where is the palace located in Florence?

The palace stands in the historic centre between Piazza Strozzi, Via Strozzi, and Via de' Tornabuoni.

Who contributed to the architectural design of Palazzo Strozzi?

Benedetto da Maiano initiated construction of the building, and Giuliano da Sangallo created a wooden model for the design.

Did the Medici family take control of Palazzo Strozzi?

Duke Cosimo I de' Medici confiscated the property following its completion before the Strozzi family eventually regained ownership.

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About the place

Palazzo Strozzi represents Renaissance civic architecture built during intense political rivalry.

Filippo Strozzi the Elder commissioned the palace to assert his lineage against the rival Medici family upon returning from exile. Architect Benedetto da Maiano initiated the build, while Giuliano da Sangallo provided a wooden architectural model. The Strozzi family purchased and cleared numerous older buildings to assemble the required site.

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Filippo Strozzi died before the structure reached completion, leaving his descendants to finalize the project. Duke Cosimo I de' Medici confiscated the palace upon completion, withholding ownership from the family for decades. Today the palace stands between Piazza Strozzi, Via Strozzi, and the central corridor of Via de' Tornabuoni.

Associations

Medici RivalryCommissioned as an overt political statement against the ruling Medici family.
Via de' TornabuoniThe historic street frontage attracts heavy commercial and pedestrian congestion.
Benedetto da MaianoMaster architect who drafted and commenced the palace construction.
Demolition ClearanceAcquisition and clearing of older houses were required to clear the plot.

Facts

Giuliano da Sangallo produced a detailed wooden model for the structural layout.
The building sits at the junction of Piazza Strozzi, Via Strozzi, and Via Tornabuoni.
Duke Cosimo I de' Medici seized the estate from the Strozzi family following its completion.
The project required the purchase and demolition of multiple adjacent properties to secure ground.

Updated September 10, 2026Source: Wikipedia

Palazzo Strozzi: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

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