This sumptuous building overlooks Piazza del Duomo and is characterized by marble tops, sculptures and frescoes by Brunelleschi. It housed the Grand Hotel Duomo, famous for its furnishings, its works of art including 17th century engravings, sculptures by Fornasetti and Minguzzi and paintings by Morandi. Because of these peculiarities, the Grand Hotel Duomo has been the favorite hotel of great opera singers, famous writers and famous artists.
The restoration works, carried out in 2008/2009, provided for the elimination of encrustations and surface stains. Sealing/grouting was also carried out with additions of material and a chromatic revision of the damaged surfaces.