Casa dei Romagnano, Medieval building in Via dei Mercanti, Turin, Italy.
Casa dei Romagnano is a medieval building on Via dei Mercanti in Turin, distinguished by pointed arch windows on its facade. The second floor features carved thistle and oak leaf motifs, while other windows were modified during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The structure originated as a medieval residence and underwent modifications over centuries, with windows and details altered during the Renaissance and early modern periods. A comprehensive restoration directed by architect Riccardo Brayda in 1885 revealed hidden decorative elements and family heraldry beneath later layers.
The building displays tiles bearing the Romagnano family coat of arms, connecting visitors to the residents who once lived here. This heraldic symbol reflects the family's role in Turin's medieval community and remains visible on the structure today.
The building is visible from the street and its exterior can be examined, though it remains a private residence. The best view of the carved details and windows is from Via dei Mercanti itself, where you can also see how the secondary facade faces an adjacent medieval lane.
The secondary facade opens onto a narrow passage that once served as a major route through medieval Turin. This confined space offers a glimpse into how densely built the city was in earlier times and how different its street layout functioned.
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