Palazzo Pallavicino, Baroque palace in Parma, Italy.
Palazzo Pallavicino is a baroque palace in Parma, among the largest in the city, arranged around three courtyards. Its tall, symmetrical brick facade, inspired by Rome's Palazzo Farnese, has four levels of windows with brick frames that differ from floor to floor; the piano nobile windows carry small capitals supporting pediments, possibly by Ferdinando Galli da Bibbiena. A marble-framed portal with a balustraded balcony stands at the center.
The palace was built between 1471 and 1476 by the Sforza family and passed to the Pallavicino family in 1644, who undertook major renovations until 1705. These extensive transformations shaped the building as it appears today.
The noble floor displays richly decorated halls with stucco and marble fireplaces, while the Chinese Room combines Venetian Rococo style with exotic themes. These spaces reflect the elegance and worldly tastes of the aristocracy.
The palace stands at Piazzale Santafiora 7, and its brick facade and marble portal can be seen from the street; the interior is not open to the public. The Fondazione Cariparma, which received the building in 2017, planned to move its headquarters here from the nearby Palazzo Bossi Bocchi. The TAR administrative court left the building in 2023 for the Cittadella della Giustizia next to the Tribunale.
The grand staircase from the late 17th century features decorative statues and niches along with frescoes by Sebastiano Galeotti adorning its vault. This artistic work stands out for its craftsmanship within the interior spaces.
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