Palazzo del Capitaniato

Palazzo del Capitaniato is a Renaissance palace in Piazza dei Signori in Vicenza, designed by Andrea Palladio with characteristic arched openings on the ground floor and grand halls above. The structure displays refined architectural details and different facade treatments on each side, responding to the distinct visual requirements of the plaza and adjacent street.

Andrea Palladio designed this palace in 1565 for Venetian officials, with construction completed between 1571 and 1572. The building subsequently influenced how European civic buildings were designed and built.

The building displays elaborate frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo that still adorn the rooms today. These decorative works shape how the interior spaces look and reveal the artistic standards of that era.

The building serves today as the town hall and houses municipal council meetings in the Sala Bernarda, with the exterior accessible from the plaza. Visitors can view the facades and architectural features from outside without accessing the interior rooms.

The palace displays different facade treatments on each side, specifically designed for the various viewing angles from the plaza and adjacent street. This deliberate design variability makes it an example of how Palladio integrated buildings into their urban setting.

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: December 9, 2025 18:43