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Description
The Palace, dating back to the 14th century, was probably part of a much larger building that occupied the entire block. It is believed, but without any documentary confirmation, that this structure housed the Angevine mint, relocated here when Admiral Margarito's house became too inadequate and ceded to the Franciscans of Brindisi to build their convent (the current church of San Paolo Eremita).
The loggia, dated to the 14th century, is actually a balcony supported by brackets placed above two pointed arches.
It currently forms part of the palace owned by the Balsamo family from which it derives its namesake designation. It is characterized by the nine brackets, among which various representations of allegorical figures participate, likely related to medieval numerology: 9 brackets and 4 figures for each, for a total of 36. The number 4 represents the earth, and 9, a multiple of 3, symbolizes the order governing the world.
The loggia, dated to the 14th century, is actually a balcony supported by brackets placed above two pointed arches.
It currently forms part of the palace owned by the Balsamo family from which it derives its namesake designation. It is characterized by the nine brackets, among which various representations of allegorical figures participate, likely related to medieval numerology: 9 brackets and 4 figures for each, for a total of 36. The number 4 represents the earth, and 9, a multiple of 3, symbolizes the order governing the world.