Palazzo Roncioni - Soggiorno Adriana

“Soggiorno Adriana” is surrounded by the historic charm of Tuscan 17th century with all the comforts of today´s modern homes. This historic home is situated between the principal floor, “piano nobile”, of one of the most renowned 17th century buildings and the annexed medieval 14th century tower, along the Arno river in the suggestive scenery of the Medici´s Lungarni riversides. It is the testimon

y that the splendours of a noble past harmoniously fit in the combination of respectfully conservative restoration works, antiques and the style of sober and modern furnishings. The prestigious history of Roncioni Palace in Pisa. Roncioni Palace was built around the first half of the 17th century in the architectural style of Buontalenti and for a long time represented a meeting place for many artists and intellectuals, who frequented the Palace or lived there. In 1622, the Navarette family, the original owners, sold it to the Roncioni family. The beautiful daughter Isabella Roncioni was in love with Ugo Foscolo and contributed to inspiring him for the writing of Jacopo Ortis. In 1794, Angiolo Roncioni and Andrea Agostini gave birth to the Roncioni Academy, a cultural centre where distinguished artists and personalities were invited and the most cutting-edge theatre pieces were performed. Vittorio Alfieri stayed at Roncioni Palace in 1795, when he was invited to perform his tragedy “Saul” during the “Luminaria of San Ranieri”. In 1816, the Palace welcomed the writer Madame de Stael and successively, Luigi Bonaparte, Napoleon´s brother. Precious stone decorations and frescoes enrich the interiors: the painter G.B. Tempesti frescoed the principal floor, “piano nobile”, in 1789, and there is an imposing marble fireplace by the sculptor G. Baratta. The grand staircase “Scalo Roncioni” on the front of the Palace leading to the Arno river banks is worthy of note, as it represents one of the few trading ports that remained after the works to embellish and renovate the “Lungarni” riversides.