The Palazzo Bargello has the appearance of a strong, severe fortress with its tower della Volognana Vologniana, with its crenellated finial and loopholes. The palace was built in 1255 for the ruler of the city. In time, it housed the podesta (head of the executive and judicial power), the of executive and judicial power), then the Council of Justice. In 1574, the palace belonged to the captain of the police guard (bargello).
On the outside, the building is divided into three parts by two horizontal belts. The windows have different shapes: in the upper part of the building - single or paired, below - with transoms. The top of the building is decorated with a projecting dentilled cornice formed by small arches and consoles. by small arches and consoles.
On the inside, the building is surrounded by a courtyard with porticoes on three sides, pylons and arcades. The picturesque open staircase, built in the 14th century. by the architect Neri di Fiorovante, leads to the upper Loggia by Tone di Giovanni. (1319 г.). The walls of the Court are covered with many coats of arms of the city's rulers and supreme judges. judges.
Since 1859, the Palazzo has become the National Museum, which houses sculpture from the Renaissance, as well as masterpieces of the Renaissance. Renaissance, as well as masterpieces of art from other eras. The main exhibition occupies three floors of the palace. In the Michelangelo Hall you can see his sculpture "Bacchus", the bust of "Brutus" and a relief depicting the Madonna and Child. Further works are presented Giambologna, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, etc.
