Delizia di Benvignante

The Delizia di Benvignante features a central turreted tower with Ghibelline battlements and a pointed arched entrance leading to an inner courtyard.

Built in 1464 by architect Pietro Benvenuti degli Ordine, Duke Borso d'Este gifted this palace to Teofilo Calcagnini, his court secretary, in December 1465.

During the 16th century, the palace became a meeting place for the Accademia dei Filareti, where nobles gathered for meetings and hunting events.

Visitors need to contact the local information office in Argenta to arrange visits, as the palace currently permits only exterior viewing due to restoration work.

The palace grounds include three acres of new parkland with footpaths, cycle routes, and double rows of linden trees surrounding the structure.

Location: Argenta

Inception: 15 century

Architects: Pietro Benvenuto degli Ordini

Website: https://castelliemiliaromagna.it/it/s/argenta/7042-delizia-estense-di-benvignante

GPS coordinates: 44.68327,11.73714

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:16