Palazzo Zabarella, Medieval exhibition palace in Padua, Italy.
Palazzo Zabarella is a medieval palace in Padua featuring a crenellated roofline and corner tower that blends fortress architecture with refined interior spaces. Inside, elaborate frescoes and decorative elements adorn the rooms throughout the structure.
The palace was built on a site containing pre-Roman structures, with fragments of ancient ruins incorporated into its construction. This layering of different periods reflects how the building was erected over earlier archaeological remains.
The palace has housed the Bano Foundation since 1997 and displays art exhibitions focused on Italian artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. Today it serves as a key exhibition venue for those interested in discovering works from these periods.
The palace is open to visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with exhibitions rotating throughout the year. The hours allow flexibility for daytime visits.
During an 1818 renovation, three notable artists - Francesco Hayez, Giuseppe Borsato, and Giovanni Carlo Bevilacqua - created the interior frescoes together. This artistic collaboration shaped the rooms' appearance that visitors see today.
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