Palazzo Gotico
Palazzo Gotico
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travelsafer
7,176 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Beautiful building with an interesting history: its completion was halted by a plague and only one side was built. It stands in the central Piazza Cavalli and it is now the Municipal building. The bottom part of the building is made of pink marble stones and the top is made of red bricks. In a niche in the facade there is a statue of the Holy Virgin, it's a copy of the original made in the 13th century and currently kept in a local museum.
Written October 24, 2018
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Daniela V
Cervo, Italia1,654 contributions
Aug 2018
The gothic arches on the lower level enclose the ancient "broletto", or democratic assembly point, typical of Medieval towns in Northern Italy. This level is covered in white marble, contrasting with the top level in red brick. The roof is protected by Ghibelline battlements, as the year when construction started was 1281.
Written September 2, 2018
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Ricardo B
Miami, FL2,809 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
The whole of this lovely Piazza is full of great buildings but in my opinion this is by far the best building. This medieval palace has an striking architecture and it is very interesting inside as well. Visit Piasenza it is great
Written July 13, 2018
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PaulB
Maastricht, The Netherlands3,140 contributions
Aug 2019
The building dates back to the 13th century, when it replaced a former convent and church.
The building consist of a ground portico with pointed arches, covered in white stone and red Verona marble, and an upper level, in terracotta brickwork.
Interesting, not more.
The building consist of a ground portico with pointed arches, covered in white stone and red Verona marble, and an upper level, in terracotta brickwork.
Interesting, not more.
Written October 15, 2019
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545medva
Budapest, Hungary3,901 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This building is pretty old - built in the 12. century. Its white marmor and the upper bricks are very nice.
Written October 15, 2017
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Avezzano, Italy17,257 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
In front of the Town Hall, and walking among its porticoes and in the internal courtyard, you take a real journey into the past! Even today its extraordinary architecture, which dominates Piazza Cavalli with its majesty, manages to revive the magical medieval atmosphere. The prestigious building was built in 1281 at the behest of Alberto Scoto, chief of the merchants and lord of the city, and today it is one of the most illustrious examples of medieval civil architecture.
Written April 20, 2024
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Freddy_Rovelli
Nibbiano, Italy642 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The Town Hall, known as the "Gothic" due to the prevailing architectural style, dominates Piazza Cavalli, the main public space of the city.
It was built in 1281 at the behest of Alberto Scoto, chief of the merchants and lord of the city.
It was made by local workers and perhaps from Como.
The building is in ogival Lombard Gothic style. It has a frame adorned with arches and dovetail battlements. The façade has a central and two lateral turrets. Palazzo Gotico is an outstanding example of medieval civil architecture. In fact, it has a large room suitable for hosting meetings of representatives of the municipal government.
It is characterized from the outside by a high marble base, opened by a loggia with arches and a pointed arch. The upper floor, with Romanesque shapes, has full-centre arches pierced by slender triple-lancet windows.
The contrast between the pink marble of the lower floor and the terracotta decorated with geometric motifs of the upper windows creates an effect of surprising elegance.
The statue of a Madonna and Child, dating back to the century. XIII, it was once located in a niche in the facade. Now the original is preserved in the Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese and in its place there is a copy.
In 1351 the palace hosted the poet Francesco Petrarca.
It was built in 1281 at the behest of Alberto Scoto, chief of the merchants and lord of the city.
It was made by local workers and perhaps from Como.
The building is in ogival Lombard Gothic style. It has a frame adorned with arches and dovetail battlements. The façade has a central and two lateral turrets. Palazzo Gotico is an outstanding example of medieval civil architecture. In fact, it has a large room suitable for hosting meetings of representatives of the municipal government.
It is characterized from the outside by a high marble base, opened by a loggia with arches and a pointed arch. The upper floor, with Romanesque shapes, has full-centre arches pierced by slender triple-lancet windows.
The contrast between the pink marble of the lower floor and the terracotta decorated with geometric motifs of the upper windows creates an effect of surprising elegance.
The statue of a Madonna and Child, dating back to the century. XIII, it was once located in a niche in the facade. Now the original is preserved in the Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese and in its place there is a copy.
In 1351 the palace hosted the poet Francesco Petrarca.
Written January 22, 2024
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tovel 1
Artegna, Italy1,604 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Beautiful medieval civic building. The contrast between the lower marble part and the upper brick part is very impressive. The three- and four-lancet windows framed by decorated arches and the battlements to close it all are very beautiful. Certainly one of the best in the world of its kind.
Written November 16, 2023
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