The Palazzo Medici, also called the Palazzo Medici Riccardi after the later family that acquired and expanded it, is a 15th-century Renaissance palace in Florence, Italy. It was built for the Medici family, who dominated the politics of the Republic of Florence. It is now the seat of the administration of the Metropolitan City of Florence and a museum.
Location: Florence, Italy
Built: 1444-1484
Architect: Michelozzo di Bartolomeo
Built for: Cosimo de' Medici
Original use: Residence of the Medici family
Current use: Metropolitan City of Florence and museum
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