Palazzo Grande

Palazzo Grande is a multi-purpose palace in Piazza Grande, Livorno, featuring stone-clad walls with arched openings on the ground floor and rectangular windows arranged in modular patterns on upper levels. The building contains separate sections for residential units, office spaces, and a cinema complex with multiple function rooms.

Following World War II destruction, architect Luigi Vagnetti designed this palace as part of Livorno's reconstruction, completing it in 1952 in the Neues Bauen style. The project represented a key step in transforming the city after the war.

The building serves as a central gathering point, housing a multi-purpose hall that regularly hosts exhibitions, concerts, and community events throughout the year. Local residents use these spaces for both cultural celebrations and everyday social meetings.

The palace is located near Livorno's city center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can enjoy access to various function rooms and the cinema, which host different events on different days throughout the week.

A large ceramic relief depicting a chimera decorates the municipal square side of the building, created by artist Duilio Cambellotti in 1952. This decorative element reflects the artistic intention behind post-war reconstruction architecture.

Location: Livorno

Architects: Luigi Vagnetti

Official opening: 1952

Architectural style: Neues Bauen

GPS coordinates: 43.55121,10.30879

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42