Palais de la place Piedigrotta, Early 20th century palace in Chiaia district, Naples, Italy.
The Palais de la Place Piedigrotta is an early 20th century structure in the Chiaia district featuring red marble Ionic columns arranged in a courtyard before the main entrance. Large windows with decorative elements and two projecting side sections framed by female figures as supports characterize the exterior design.
Architect Giovanni de Fazio designed the structure in 1929, initially intended as a theater for live performances. The building later transitioned to cinema use under the name Odeon, reflecting changing entertainment needs of the era.
The building served as a gathering place where locals came to watch performers and enjoy entertainment together. It became known as a space where people from the neighborhood experienced Italian artistic traditions.
The palace is situated at Piazza Piedigrotta 3 and can be reached by bus lines 140 and 151 or metro line 2 from Mergellina station. The location benefits from good public transportation connections making it accessible to visitors arriving from different parts of the city.
The facade features two projecting side sections supported by female figures serving as columns, blending ancient sculptural forms with 20th century design. These caryatid columns give the building a distinctive character that visitors often overlook when viewing it from the street.
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