PALAZZO DUCALE
Heart of the political and administrative life of the Republic, the Doge's ...Read more
PALAZZO VECCHIO
A symbol of Florence's power, the Palazzo Vecchio and its 95-metre tower ...Read more
ISOLA BELLA
Garden island on a small rocky outcrop surrounded by incredible baroque ...Read more
PALAZZO RE ENZO
Read moreBuilt in 1246, he was named in tribute to the son of Federico II di Hohenstaufen, who remained imprisoned here for years. The story tells us that the young man was of perfect beauty and that the women of the city liked to look at it. One day he managed to escape, he was denounced by a girl who, in her window, saw her escape and was terrorized at the idea of no longer being able to admire her…
ISOLA MADRE
Elegant house with paintings, pictures and a puppet theater.Read more
PALAZZO COMUNALE (OR D'ACCURSIO)
Read moreThis grandiose brick construction dates from the 13th century and is dominated by the Clock Tower added two centuries later. In the centre, the portal designed by Galeazzo Alessi dates back to 1555; on the balcony, the statue of Pope Gregory XIII who, to escape the looting by Napoleon's troops, was disguised as Saint Petronius, patron saint of the city! The top floor of the palace houses the collections of paintings and works of art of the city of Bologna (Collezioni Comunali d'Arte).
PALAZZO DUCALE
Former royal palace of the Este offering guided tours in ModenaRead more
PALAZZO CHIGI SARACINI
Palace that boasts a long and beautiful Gothic facade, one of the most ...Read more
PALAZZO DELLO SPAGNOLO
Palace representing the Neapolitan civil baroque architecture with a ...Read more
PALAZZO GRANAFEI-NERVEGNA
Visit the Renaissance palace to discover the Imperial Roman domus and ...Read more
PALAZZO SAN GIORGIO
Palace built in 1260 housing the offices of the Port Authorities in Genoa.Read more
PALAZZO AJUTAMICRISTO
Palace built between 1495 and 1501 by the famous architect Matteo ...Read more
PALAZZO BRERA
Read moreFormer Jesuit college of the th century with the famous Pinacothèque and the Ecole School of fine arts. Set in a former Jesuit college of the th century, the palace is the work of two great Italian architects of the th century, Francesco Maria Richini and Giuseppe Piermarini, the same who performed the Scala theatre. In his courtyard, surrounded by a magnificent portico, one can see a statue of Napoleon, work of Canova. Inside are the Braidense library and an astronomical observatory.
PALAZZO CAVALLI-FRANCHETTI
Read moreThis ochre-colored palace, surrounded by a lush greenery near Campo San Stefano, is delightful. Its front façade overlooks the Grand Canal. Its typical Venetian architecture includes a series of added bays and gothic balconies. This is evidenced in particular by the abundant use of sorting (for three) and quadri (four) lobes. The interior is worth a great look for its neo-baroque magnificence: wooden doors, marble staircases, bronze canvas, ceilings adorned with stucco… On the occasion of artistic events, such as the Biennale di Venezia, the palace opens its doors to visitors. On a daily basis, this is the seat of the Venetian Institute of Science, Letters and Arts, which also houses a private school of design.
PALAZZO COLONNA
Visit this palace and admire the decoration with painted stucco and murals.Read more
PALAZZO DUCALE
An imposing architectural complex, among the most important Italian ...Read more
PALAZZO DEI DIAMANTI E PINACOTECA NAZIONALE
One of the most famous palaces of the Italian Renaissance architectureRead more
PALAZZO PICCOLOMINI
Palace built by Rossellino, inspired by the Rucellai Palace in Florence, ...Read more
PALAZZO FARNESE
The Farnese Palace is considered the most complete example of Renaissance ...Read more
PALAZZO TE
Place of entertainment of the court and home to the love of Federico II ...Read more