Palazzo Lanfranchi, 17th-century palace in Piazza Giovanni Pascoli, Italy.
Palazzo Lanfranchi is a palace building on Piazza Giovanni Pascoli featuring an asymmetrical facade divided into two stories. The front displays five niches holding statues of religious figures, with a circular decorative window at its center.
The palace was constructed between 1668 and 1672 by Capuchin friar Francesco da Copertino, who incorporated a former Carmelite convent into the structure. It then served as a seminary for training diocesan clergy.
The building houses a museum dedicated to medieval and modern artworks, displaying pieces from local and Neapolitan artists within its historic rooms. Visitors experience how the interior spaces frame and showcase these paintings against walls that have stood for centuries.
The building is located in central Matera and is easily reached on foot from the town center. Note that some areas may only be accessible during guided visits, and stairs are present throughout the interior.
Inside the building lies a 17th-century interior courtyard decorated with a functional sundial marked on the walls. The courtyard also displays busts of individuals who provided financial support for the building.
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