Palazzo del Monte di Pietà, Mannerist palace on via XXIV Maggio, Messina, Italy.
Palazzo del Monte di Pietà is a mannerist palace on via XXIV Maggio in Messina. The facade displays a central rusticated portal with a broken pediment, flanked by windows featuring triangular pediments on each side.
Construction began in 1616 under architect Natale Masuccio, with major renovations carried out in 1741. These later modifications added a new floor and a bell tower to the building.
The building originally functioned as a pawnshop to help lower-income residents of Messina access credit. This practical role shaped it as a place of community support rather than a grand private residence.
The interior features a large vaulted hall that opens into a courtyard, which connects to the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà by way of a monumental staircase. The layout allows visitors to easily see the main architectural features and flow between spaces.
A statue of Abundance carved by sculptor Ignazio Buceti stands at the center of the grand staircase, dating from the 1741 renovation period. This sculptural figure remains a remarkable detail that many visitors overlook while exploring the spaces.
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