Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste, Noble palace in Ravenna, Italy
Description
Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste is a noble residence in Ravenna with a facade measuring roughly 70 meters across. The front displays carved faces including lion heads and wrapped Moor head sculptures as its distinctive ornaments.
History
The palace began in 1650 as a project for Giovanni Rasponi and evolved over more than a century. Work continued until 1738 when Ippolito Rasponi oversaw the final phases of construction.
Culture
The main floor features stucco work and ancestor busts that show how the aristocracy furnished their homes during this period. This decoration reveals the importance placed on craftsmanship and family pride among the wealthy families of the era.
Practical
The building now houses municipal offices and spaces available for exhibitions and cultural events that the public can visit. Check ahead to learn which areas are open to visitors on the day you plan to go.
Did you know?
The name comes from the many carved heads displayed on the facade that identified the Rasponi family line. Lion heads and the distinctive wrapped Moor figures marked this particular branch of the family.
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