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Palazzo Tolomei

13th-century establishments in the Republic of SienaBuildings and structures completed in 1212Gothic architecture in SienaHouses completed in the 13th centuryPalaces in Siena
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The Palazzo Tolomei is an imposing, Gothic style urban palace, located on Via Banchi di Sopra in the present contrada of Civetta, Terzo di Camollia of the city of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.

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Palazzo Tolomei
Banchi Di Sopra, Siena Ravacciano

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Palazzo Tolomei

Banchi Di Sopra
53100 Siena, Ravacciano
Tuscany, Italy
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