Palazzo Penne, Renaissance palace in historic center, Naples, Italy.
Palazzo Penne is a Renaissance palace in Naples' historic center with three levels of stone blocks forming its outer facade. The internal courtyard features five archways supported by pillars, while an asymmetrical floor arrangement results from the internal staircase design.
Antonio di Penne, secretary to King Ladislao of Durazzo, built this palace in 1406 as one of the first structures in its location. The building reflects an early phase of Naples' development during the Durazzo period.
The entrance portal displays a depressed arch from the Durazzo period, adorned with the Penne family coat of arms and late Gothic figures that mark the character of the main entrance.
The building sits near Banchi Nuovi square in an accessible location within the historic center. Visitors can identify the entrance by the prominent portal displaying the family coat of arms on the outer facade.
The facade displays three rows of diamond-shaped stones arranged in a deliberate pattern that catches the eye. A central relief depicting a pen serves as a visual symbol of the Penne family name.
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