Palazzo Gessi, Neoclassical palace in Faenza, Italy
The palace features a central balcony supported by lion heads, with six pilasters adorned by cornucopia and Corinthian capitals on its main floor.
Built in 1786 for Count Tommaso Gessi's wedding to Giuditta Bertoni, the palace received Pope Pius VII in 1814 during his return from exile.
Architect Giuseppe Pistocchi incorporated smooth rustication on the ground floor, framed windows, and decorative elements that define late 18th-century Italian design.
Located at the intersection of Corso Mazzini and Via Zanelli, the palace underwent structural modifications after World War II, including wing demolitions.
The Gessi family name originated from their gypsum extraction activities in the Lamone Valley before establishing this residence in Faenza.
Location: Faenza
Inception: 18 century
Architects: Giuseppe Pistocchi
Address: corso G. Mazzini 54 ‒ Faenza (RA)
GPS coordinates: 44.28666,11.88097
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:26
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