Palazzo Marigliano, Renaissance palace in San Biagio dei Librai, Naples, Italy
Palazzo Marigliano is a Renaissance palace located on San Biagio dei Librai street, displaying a three-story facade of piperno stone with arched windows supported by architectural pillars. Decorative marble cornices mark the horizontal divisions of the exterior, creating a structured and layered appearance.
Giovanni Francesco Mormando designed this palace in 1513 for Bartolomeo di Capua, a powerful nobleman who held the titles of Prince of Riccia and Count of Altavilla. The commission reflected a period when wealthy families built grand residences in Naples to display their authority and social rank.
The palace now houses regional archives and a library that preserve important documents and records of Campania's past. This function bridges the Renaissance elegance of the rooms with the contemporary mission of safeguarding the city's cultural memory.
The noble floor contains five reception halls and terraces that are now available for private events, meetings, and ceremonies. Access to these rooms typically requires advance arrangement, as the palace is not regularly open for general public visits without prior booking.
The word 'memini' (Latin for 'I remember') is repeatedly inscribed on the windows and sixteenth-century portal, creating a distinctive pattern across the facade. This repeated inscription gives the building a personal message that most visitors tend to overlook.
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