Palazzo Melofioccolo, Renaissance palace in central Naples, Italy
Palazzo Melofioccolo stands along Via Sedile di Porto with a Renaissance facade featuring two decorative portals that display Baroque architectural details. The building has two covered passageways that connect the street to Calata Santi Cosma e Damiano, creating internal access routes.
This building rose between 1512 and 1513, replacing an earlier residence that had belonged to Bartolomeo di Capua. Architect Giovanni Donadio directed the construction and shaped the architectural character of this important Neapolitan structure.
The name recalls the Melofioccolo family who shaped the palace over generations and left their mark on its identity. Marble plaques at the entrance tell of royal connections and significant marriages that linked the family to Neapolitan nobility.
Visitors can explore the palace through its two covered passages accessible at both ends of the alley. The passageways link two main streets and allow for easy movement through the complex.
Inside the palace alley stands an ancient piperno fountain basin with carefully restored carved elements. A Sanfelician-style staircase within the courtyard displays the skilled craftsmanship that went into the 18th-century renovation of the space.
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