Casa Cogollo

Casa Cogollo is a Renaissance palace in Vicenza's historic center, featuring a narrow facade decorated with engaged columns, a ground floor arch, and an upper story with tabernacle frames for frescoes. Redesigned in 1559 following Palladio's plans, it displays the architect's classical ordering with symmetrical proportions and refined details throughout.

The building began as a 15th-century house belonging to notary Pietro Cogollo. In 1559, the town council ordered its facade redesigned, and Palladio transformed it according to classical principles.

The building displays Palladio's architectural language through classical columns and balanced proportions that create an elegant presence despite its narrow location on the street. It shows how refined design principles work even in tight urban spaces where most buildings blend together.

The palace sits in Vicenza's heart and is easily reached on foot following the main streets through the old town. A leisurely walk through the historic lanes lets you discover it among other Renaissance buildings in the surrounding area.

Despite its very narrow facade, the building manages to display a complete classical order by organizing all elements vertically. Palladio turned this spatial constraint into an elegant architectural virtue that sets it apart from other houses on the street.

Location: Vicenza

Architects: Andrea Palladio

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Part of: historic center of Vicenza

Website: https://vicenza-unesco.com/it/siti-unesco/la-citta-di-vicenza-1994/casa-cogollo.html

GPS coordinates: 45.54926,11.54878

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42