Loggia di Frà Giocondo, Renaissance palace in Piazza dei Signori, Italy
The Loggia di Frà Giocondo is a Renaissance palace in Piazza dei Signori featuring symmetrical levels with Corinthian columns and ornate arched windows. The marble structure displays carefully detailed stonework across its main facade and currently houses provincial administration offices.
Construction of this municipal council palace began in 1476 and was completed in 1492 during Venice's control of Verona. This period shaped the city's development and architectural traditions.
Five statues of Roman-era Veronese figures including the poet Catullus and Pliny the Elder stand on the main facade. These figures reflect how the city honors its ancient roots and celebrated citizens.
The building sits on the central square of the old town and is easily reached on foot. It lies roughly two kilometers from the main train station and connects easily to other nearby landmarks.
The lateral facade features a triumphal arch crowned by a statue of physician Girolamo Fracastoro holding a sphere in his hand. This sculpture honors one of the Renaissance's most important medical thinkers.
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