At the same little piazza is the house called Casa Poscia. It is just a few steps from the school. The protruding balcony and steps are called "profferlo"; it served to protect the house and provided sheltered space underneath (e.g., for business). This one houses a touristy "wine and jam" store.
According to the legend, in this house lived Bella Galiana --
http://www.elegantetruria.com/fount.htm (search for "beautiful women").
Instead of rings to tie horses, there are now hooks for dog leashes with cute signs "I prefer to wait here":
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