the openings of the atrium below on to the street; these were used to observe who was walking in, and eventually for defense purposes. The room is now set up as a museum with a table in the center with various sixteenth century objects on display. First floor: Sala dei Pappagalli (Room of the Parrots) The so-called Sala dei Pappagalli has wall paintings designed to look like patchwork wall-hangings lined with miniver, with motifs of parrots painted or embroidered on the blocks. These paintings are much restored and so may not look like the original frescoes. A large fireplace dominates this room. On display is maiolica from Montelupo. First floor: Bathroom A small room with indoor plumbing. First floor: Study (studiolo) This room, which does not retain any of its original wall decoration, was probably a study. Objects on display include a forziere (locking chest), cassone, small sculptures, and paintings. First floor: Bedroom The Sala dei Pavoni'''s frescoes show instead a false geometrical tapestry and a row of coat of arms of families allied with the Davizzi. It is currently set up with a bed and cradle. There is a small ensuite bathroom. Second floor: Bedroom The bedroom of the second floor, is called of the Chatelain of Vergy in honor of the frescoes inspired to the medieval romance of The Châtelaine de Vergy. full of love, adventure and death. In the same bedroom you can see a beautiful "Desco da Parto" painted by Scheggia, Masaccio's brother. Upper floor On the third floor are the Camera delle Impannate'', another bedroom, and the Kitchen. The Impannate were cotton or linen textile, dyed in wax, put in a wood frame and inserted in the windows were in substitution of the glass, that was very expensive. The kitchen is at the top floor because the hot air rising from cooking stayed away from the lower living spaces in the heat of summer, and also to minimize damage in the event of an out-of-control fire. The room features a fireplace with bellows and two turnspits, a wooden bread-kneading machine, a metal butter churn and other tools from that period, or later on. References External links Official website arttrav Information and photos from arttrav.com Museums in Florence - Davanzati Palace Houses completed in the 14th century Davanzati Museums in Florence