Hotel Bernini Palace Florence occupies a 15th-century palazzo built by the Pera family—Ghibelline nobility mentioned in Dante’s Divine Comedy. Between 1865 and 1871, when Florence served as Italy’s capital, this building housed members of parliament; its Sala del Parlamento, now the breakfast hall, retains original 19th-century frescoes depicting Risorgimento leaders. The palace blends Florentine Renaissance … Continue reading Hotel Bernini Palace Florence: 15th-Century Palazzo Where Italy’s Parliament Convened