Palazzo Fantuzzi, Bologna, Renaissance palace in Bologna, Italy
Palazzo Fantuzzi features a monumental facade with ashlar columns, double-order architecture, and ten large windows adorned with triangular pediments on Via San Vitale.
Francesco Fantuzzi commissioned the palace construction in 1517, incorporating adjacent houses and receiving authorization in 1535 for a Roman-style facade without porticos.
The interior contains frescoes by Francesco Galli Bibiena from 1684, along with a commemorative plaque for composer Ottorino Respighi who was born there in 1879.
The palace currently functions as offices and event spaces, with public access limited to special occasions throughout the year.
The building earned the nickname Palazzo degli Elefanti due to its sculpted elephants with towers, representing a wordplay on the Fantuzzi family name.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 16 century
Architectural style: Renaissance, mannerism
GPS coordinates: 44.49428,11.35044
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:07
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