Palazzo Carlotti, 17th-century palace in Corso Cavour, Verona, Italy

Palazzo Carlotti is a Baroque palace at the start of Corso Cavour in Verona, a short walk from Porta Borsari. It was commissioned by Gerolamo Carlotti from Prospero Schiavi around 1665 and later expanded when the brothers Girolamo and Giulio bought adjacent houses in 1673 and 1698. Its interiors were decorated in the late 18th century with works by painters including Francesco Lorenzi and Louis Dorigny.

Construction began around 1665, with the Carlotti brothers later purchasing adjacent properties to expand the residence. These expansion phases in 1673 and 1698 show how the family gradually enlarged their holdings.

The Carlotti family, originally from Garda, commissioned this palace as a symbol of their wealth after serving Venice for generations. The building reflects the taste of Venetian aristocracy and shows how wealthy families expressed their power through architecture.

The building stands near Porta Borsari in the central area of Verona and is easily reached while walking through the historic old town. The location offers good opportunities to explore other sights in the immediate surroundings.

The palace grew from an initial core as the Carlotti brothers bought adjoining houses in 1673 and 1698, so its footprint is the result of piecemeal purchases rather than a single design. The interior decoration, mostly from the late 18th century, came with broader restoration work and involved painters Francesco Lorenzi and Louis Dorigny.