Palazzo Capodilista, Medieval palace in Padua, Italy
Palazzo Capodilista is a palace in Padua featuring six tall porticoes in local style, supported by substantial stone pillars and constructed with brick walls. The structure is crowned by a defensive tower that rises prominently above the rest of the building.
The building was constructed in the early 13th century and was built around a pre-existing defensive tower dating to the 2nd century. The Capodilista family owned the property until the 2000s.
The chapel inside was decorated between the 14th and 15th centuries and displays medieval frescoes along with an altarpiece in Lombard style. These artworks reflect the artistic traditions that flourished in Padua during that era.
The building is now part of the Eremitani Civic Museums and houses the art collection of the Emo Capodilista family. Visitors can explore the interior to see medieval artworks and experience the palace's architecture firsthand.
The vaulted ceilings of the porticoes display Gothic star patterns combined with pointed arch windows in the brick walls. These details show the decorative artistry applied to medieval architecture in Padua.
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