Palazzo Visconti, 16th-century palace in Saronno, Italy.
Palazzo Visconti is a 16th-century palace in Saronno, distinguished by columns of Baveno granite. Several of its ceilings carry frescoes by painter Giovanni Antonio Cucchi. After a fire on 28 September 2007 destroyed much of the roof, the building was secured with a temporary covering and remains unused.
The palace was originally built by the Visconti family and later acquired by the Rubini family in the 18th century. The Rubinis transformed it into a villa with a Lombard courtyard, giving it a new appearance and layout.
Locals call the building Municipi Vècc in the Saronno dialect, from its years as the town hall between 1882 and 1926. The name stuck even after the municipal offices moved to Villa Gianetti in 1926, and residents still use it today for the palace awaiting restoration.
The building is currently not open to visitors as it remains under temporary coverage following a major fire in 2007 and awaits restoration work. Check ahead before planning a visit to see if any exterior viewing or guided tours might be available.
The palace served many different purposes throughout its history, functioning as a noble residence, a school building, a town hall, and a courthouse until 1985. This varied use shows how the city's needs and priorities shifted over time.
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