Palazzo del Capitaniato

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Palazzo del Capitaniato, Renaissance palace in Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy

The Loggia del Capitanio features three arched openings on the ground floor and a grand meeting hall on the upper level.

Andrea Palladio designed this palace in 1565 as the residence for Venetian officials, with construction completed between 1571 and 1572.

The building displays intricate frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo and refined architectural details that influenced European civic architecture.

The palace remains a governmental building housing the town council meetings in the Sala Bernarda, with exterior views accessible to visitors.

The structure exhibits different facade treatments on each side, responding to distinct visual requirements of the plaza and adjacent street.

Location: Vicenza

Architects: Andrea Palladio

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Part of: historic center of Vicenza

Website: https://vicenza-unesco.com/it/siti-unesco/la-citta-di-vicenza-1994/loggia-del-capitanio.html

GPS coordinates: 45.54722,11.54583

Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:49

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