Palazzo Milzetti, Neoclassical palace and art museum in Faenza, Italy.
Description
Palazzo Milzetti is a neoclassical urban palace with rusticated stonework on its exterior and a carefully planned interior layout. Inside, an octagonal hall called the Temple of Apollo serves as the centerpiece, while an oval vestibule connects to a bathroom decorated with frescoes inspired by ancient Herculaneum.
History
The palace was built starting in 1792 following an earthquake that destroyed the family's earlier homes in the city. Count Nicola Milzetti hired architect Giuseppe Pistocchi to design this replacement structure.
Culture
The rooms display mythological scenes created by artist Felice Giani between 1802 and 1805, with each space dedicated to different gods and legends. These painted stories surrounded the family as they moved through their daily life.
Practical
The building is accessed through different entrances and the rooms spread across multiple levels within the structure. Wearing comfortable shoes is advisable since there is much ground to cover while exploring the various spaces.
Did you know?
The bathroom in the palace features decorations styled after ancient Herculaneum, a rare example of such classical inspiration in a private home of that era. This room shows how deeply the passion for classical antiquity influenced the interior design choices of wealthy families.
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