Palazzo Angeli

Palazzo Angeli is a palace in central Padua located near Prato della Valle square. The three-story structure displays traditional Italian architectural features with symmetrically arranged windows.

The palace originated as a residence for the wealthy Angeli family in Padua and was inhabited for several centuries. Its original structure remained intact, reflecting how noble residences evolved across different periods in the Veneto region.

The palace houses the Museum of Pre-Cinema, where visitors can see collections documenting how people created visual entertainment before modern cinema existed. The displays show the creative techniques used to fascinate audiences in earlier times.

The building is located near Prato della Valle square and is easily reached on foot from the train station. The Pre-Cinema Museum inside follows standard visitor procedures like most indoor museums.

The palace holds an extensive collection of magic lanterns and optical devices from the 18th and 19th centuries. These objects were precursors to cinema and demonstrate how people brought images to life before electronic projection existed.