Palazzo dei Diamanti, City palace in Ferrara, Italy
The white marble facade of Palazzo dei Diamanti features 8,500 carved blocks creating a pattern across the Renaissance building exterior walls.
Duke Ercole I d'Este commissioned architect Biagio Rossetti in 1492 to design this palace as part of the urban expansion known as Addizione Erculea.
The National Picture Gallery of Ferrara occupies the main floor, displaying paintings from the Middle Ages through the 18th century Ferrarese School.
The palace stands at Corso Ercole I d'Este 21, opening daily from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with the ground floor hosting temporary art exhibitions.
Each marble block on the facade has different angular cuts to reflect sunlight throughout the day, creating varying luminous effects across the surface.
Location: Ferrara
Inception: 16 century
Architects: Biagio Rossetti
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Phone: +390532244949
Email: diamanti@comune.fe.it
Website: http://palazzodiamanti.it
GPS coordinates: 44.84162,11.62106
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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