Palazzo Canossa

Palazzo Canossa is a Renaissance palace in Verona designed by Michele Sanmicheli and built starting in 1527 along Corso Cavour. The building features a grand portico entrance and the classical proportions characteristic of the Renaissance style.

The palace was built starting in 1527 for the Marquises of Canossa, a powerful family in northern Italy. During the 19th century, the building served as a residence for several European rulers who visited Verona.

The ceilings of Palazzo Canossa contained remarkable frescoes by Gian Battista Tiepolo until the World War II bombings destroyed them.

The palace sits along Corso Cavour, a main street that is easy to explore on foot from either direction. Nearby you will find Castelvecchio and Arco dei Gavi, which makes for a convenient walk to see multiple landmarks.

The palace once contained elaborate ceiling frescoes painted by Gian Battista Tiepolo, though they were destroyed during World War II bombing raids. These lost artworks remind us of the artistic splendor the building once held.

Location: Verona

Architects: Michele Sanmicheli

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Address: Via Cavour

GPS coordinates: 45.44042,10.98958

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03