Palazzo Canacci

The Palazzo Canacci, also known as the Palazzo Canacci-Giandonati, is a Gothic palace on Piazza di Parte Guelfa in the heart of Florence. It was commissioned by the Canacci family in the second half of the 15th century and stands opposite the former church of San Biagio. The lower part of the facade shows sgraffito decoration dating from the time when the building was connected to the Palazzo Giandonati. A distinctive feature is the Canacci coat of arms above the portal, which depicts a dog's head with three chains attached to a ring. The loggia on the third floor was not restored to its open state until 1902. After the family died out in 1778, the palace was nearly destroyed during urban redevelopment to create Piazza della Repubblica.