Palazzo Terzi, Baroque palace in Upper City, Bergamo, Italy.
Description
Palazzo Terzi is a Baroque palace in Bergamo's Upper City with a grand facade featuring Tuscan columns and allegorical sculptures across multiple floors. Inside, ornate rooms contain period furniture, paintings, and a monumental fireplace designed by Giovanni Antonio Sanz.
History
Construction began in the 17th century to celebrate the marriage of Marchese Luigi Terzi and Paola Roncalli in 1631. The building was erected on a site where medieval structures already existed, and builders incorporated elements from these earlier foundations.
Culture
The rooms display frescoes by Cristoforo Storer and Gian Giacomo Barbelli that decorate the walls with scenes of mythology and local stories. These artworks reflect how the family used their home to display their taste and status in the community.
Practical
The palace can be explored through guided tours that showcase the ornate interiors and art collections. It is easily accessible on foot in the heart of the Upper City and offers a window into the life of local nobility.
Did you know?
The basement reveals remnants of medieval walls, showing how builders incorporated older structures into the new construction. This demonstrates the practical building approach of the era, when reusing existing foundations was standard practice.
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