Loggia Amulea, Gothic Revival palace in Prato della Valle, Italy.
Description
Loggia Amulea is a two-story loggia with Gothic Revival elements located in Prato della Valle in Padua. The structure displays terracotta decorations and stone statues set between the lower arches of its facade and serves today as an administrative building.
History
The original building was destroyed by fire in 1822, and architect Eugenio Maestri designed this new loggia in the 1860s for the city of Padua. The reconstruction significantly shaped the architectural identity of Prato della Valle.
Culture
The loggia displays bronze artworks, including a relief of Felice Cavallotti and statues of Dante Alighieri and Giotto di Bondone carved by Vincenzo Vela. These pieces reflect the artistic tradition that marks the space and greets visitors as they enter the portico.
Practical
The building houses municipal offices today and can be viewed from outside as it is a public administrative building. The best view of the facade and the artworks is from the side facing Prato della Valle square.
Did you know?
From 1906 to 1989, the building served as headquarters of the Padua fire brigade before being converted to administrative use. This unexpected past reveals a lesser-known side of its role in the city.
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