Palazzetto de Jole, Renaissance palace in Urbino, Italy.
Palazzetto de Jole is a three-story Renaissance palace in Urbino featuring marble twin windows and austere Tuscan architectural design. The building contains seven rooms on its main floor, which are now integrated into the National Gallery of Marche collection.
Federico da Montefeltro commissioned this palace in 1445 as the initial section of the larger Ducal Palace project in Urbino. This building marked the beginning of an architectural vision that shaped the city for decades.
The palace takes its name from the mythological figure Jole, depicted on a fireplace carved by Michele di Giovanni da Fiesole. This representation remains visible today and reflects the patron's interest in classical stories.
The palace is situated in the heart of Urbino's historic center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that the rooms are now part of a museum setting, and viewing conditions may vary depending on the current displays.
The palace preserves a rare 15th-century arrangement that includes Federico da Montefeltro's original alcove. This furniture combination remains nearly unchanged, showing how a wealthy household was actually furnished during that era.
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