Hanging Gardens

Built as the rear completion of Palazzo di Monte, this harmonious garden represents the distinctive feature of the building, which thus serves both as a town residence dedicated to negotium (that is, business and official public duties) and as a villa of otium (that is, rest and leisure) for the commissioning family.

From the first level, a short staircase leads to the second, characterized by orderly geometric flowerbeds following the model of the “Italian-style garden.” On the left, it is possible to admire the right side of the Church of the Suffrage, with the remains of the “little choir” from which prisoners of the nearby jail could attend Mass without leaving detention. In the center of the back wall, within a niche, there is a bust depicting Andrea Sansovino, created in 1989 by the sculptor Franco Zazzeri. Through two small gates, visitors can access the garden of Palazzo Galletti, which hosts the open-air venue “Giulio Vignoli” Theatre (access permitted only during events held there).

This airy and well-preserved garden, with its dual exposure overlooking both the historic center and the surrounding hills, provides an ideal setting for public events and weddings and is open to visitors all year round.