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Monte dei Paschi di Siena: The World’s Oldest Bank
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Monte dei Paschi di Siena: The World’s Oldest Bank

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Justin • 5 Comments

Rocca Salimbeni and Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena We are in front of the impressive former stronghold of the Salimbeni family, wealthy Ghibelline merchants and bankers. In the 15th century, their fortress home was confiscated by the Commune of Siena which placed the toll post and the “Monte Pio” later incorporated into Monte dei … Continue reading →

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