Florence s Fortezza Da Basso
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Florence’s Fortezza da Basso
Overview
The Fortezza da Basso, also known as the Fortress of Saint John the Baptist?"the patron saint of Florence?"was commissioned by the Medici family and built in 1533. It is located in the northern part of Florence's historic city center.
Architecture and Design
Conceived by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, one of Florence's renowned architects, with assistance from Pierfrancesco da Viterbo, the Fortezza was designed to resemble a medieval city. Its façade features stone spearheads symbolizing the Medici family. During the brief period when Florence was the capital of Italy, the city walls built in the 1300s were dismantled, leaving the fortress isolated.
From Correction House to Exhibition Space
Under Piero Leopoldo, the Fortezza was once a house of correction. Today, it serves as Florence's largest exhibition center, covering 34,000 square meters. It hosts major events such as Pitti Immagine, Florence Gift Mart, EuroCamper, Prato Expo, and the International Craft and Trade Fair.
A Hub for Florence’s Main Events
The Fortezza da Basso is the venue for all primary events in Florence, including unique gatherings like "do-knit-yourself," a national meeting for knitting enthusiasts, as well as Terra Futura?"an international conference focused on sustainability.
Terra Futura Comes to Florence
Terra Futura, initiated during the World Social Forum in Nairobi, returns to the Fortezza da Basso for three days to promote sustainable development in social, environmental, and industrial sectors. The event features meetings, workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment, with participation from various institutions.
This impressive fortress continues to serve as a cultural and commercial hub, reflecting Florence’s rich historical and architectural heritage.
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