Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, Gothic palace near Porta Catania, Taormina, Italy.
The palace features a square tower design with black basalt and white granite elements, including an ogival arch entrance and Gothic windows with trilobe arches.
Built between the late 1300s and early 1400s, the palace belonged to the De Spuches family until 1964 when the Municipality of Taormina acquired it for 64 million lire.
The structure combines Sicilian Gothic architecture with Norman, Catalan, and Arabian influences, displaying intricate stone decorations and geometric patterns throughout its facades.
The building now houses the Mazzullo Foundation, displaying modern sculptures across three floors and serving as a venue for civil weddings and temporary exhibitions.
A pink granite column on the ground floor originates from the nearby Greek Theatre, while the palace gardens contain a traditional rainwater collection well.
Location: Taormina
Inception: 1981
Architectural style: Gothic art
Website: http://comune.taormina.me.it/la-citt/monumenti/palazzo-duchi-di-santo-stefano.aspx
GPS coordinates: 37.85080,15.28180
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:38
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