Piazza Ettore Socci
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| Former name(s) | Piazza del Pozzo di San Pietro, Piazza Solferino |
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| Namesake | Ettore Socci |
| Location | Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy |
| Coordinates | 42°45′42″N 11°06′47″E / 42.7616°N 11.113°E |
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| Completion | 1890 |
Piazza Ettore Socci is a public square in the historic centre of Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. It opens along the western side of Corso Carducci. From Piazza Socci, the narrow Via Paolucci de' Calboli extends southwest, connecting it to Via Mazzini, the inner ring road of the historic centre.
The square is characterized by a monument featuring a bust of Ettore Socci, a politician who represented Grosseto in the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy. Notable buildings include the Palazzo Moschini (now the State Archives of Grosseto), and the former Bank of Italy building.
The square was built between 1880 and 1890, designed by engineer Giuseppe Luciani, on land previously belonging to the ancient church of San Pietro. For this reason, it was initially known as Piazza del Pozzo di San Pietro ("Square of the Well of St. Peter") before being renamed Piazza Solferino.[1]
Its current name, commemorating Ettore Socci, was adopted in late 1907, following the installation of a monument with a bust depicting the politician.[1] The square housed the central Post Office from 1885 to 1930 and the Bank of Italy from 1886 to 1975.[2]
