Ajsavard,

Thanks for commenting on my essay. I have never found any figures about the cost of the construction of the Medici Palazzo. However, it was considered an extreme extravagance at the time it was designed and built. Generally, churches were the only type of buildings that contained these types of architectural details, fine stones, rare woods, etc. 

The construction of this Palazzo as a primary residence in Florence was the first one of its kind and in fact, it started a construction boom of sorts. The wealthy middle-classes started building these types of large palaces (homes) for themselves and the Medici family lead the way with their home.

Your question was a terrific one and I am sorry that I don't have an good answer for you. I am not sure I would even know how to convert that figure to an equivalent US dollar amount even if I did have a number.

Do you agree or disagree that the building and all that is within it be included in the Time Capsule?

Thanks,

Jill