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The Auditorium Folco Portinari of Ente Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze has ancient origins and was part of the hospital of Santa Maria Nuova with the adjoining building of the Archive of Notaries.

The architecture and decorations in neo-medieval characterize it, including strong stone façade, dating back to that period.

In the mid 70s the environment with all the storage rooms was acquired by the Savings Bank and intended to be used today. In 1975 it was installed the largest organ designed by Master Clemente Terni, in central Italy only in a non-religious.

Today, the auditorium hosts many events and concerts, among these, and, not least, "The Musical Wednesday Ente CRF - International Festival of Organ Music".