Palazzo Tarasconi

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Palazzo Tarasconi, Renaissance palace in central Parma, Italy.

The palace facade displays complete brick cladding and features elegant porticos supported by Doric columns surrounding a central honor courtyard.

Brothers Scipione and Alessandro Tarasconi commissioned the construction of the palace in the 16th century, with architect Giovanni Francesco Testa leading the design.

The noble floor contains a hall adorned with a wooden coffered ceiling from the late 16th century, displaying nine panels of thematic representations.

Visitors can explore the palace Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with the last entrance permitted 30 minutes before closing.

The palace includes underground exhibition spaces called Sale Ipogee and a garden courtyard with an ancient fountain-nymphaeum aligned with the entrance portal.

Location: Parma

Inception: 16 century

Architects: Giovanni Francesco Testa, Giovanni Battista Magnani

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.79857,10.32706

Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:40

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