Palazzo Quetta - Alberti Colico, Renaissance palace in Trento, Italy.
Palazzo Quetta-Alberti is a Renaissance residence in Trento featuring a painted facade divided into two distinct visual sections: the left side displays red and green patterns while the right shows stone-imitation decorations. This three-story structure stands on Via Rodolfo Belenzani in the city center and marks the streetscape with its architectural presence.
The palazzo originated from two separate medieval properties that were unified in 1536 by Antonio de Ziliis di Quetta. During the Council of Trent, Cardinal Girolamo Seripando used the building as his residence until his death in 1563.
Above the arched portal, whose jambs are carved with candelabra motifs, Antonio Quetta placed his family shield with three upright lilies. Over the architrave a stone slab bears the IHS monogram of Bernardino da Siena, a sun held by two angels.
The building sits on Via Rodolfo Belenzani in central Trento and is easily reached on foot. It serves as a reference point for walking tours exploring the architectural character of the downtown area.
The palazzo combines two original medieval structures whose styles were skillfully harmonized by Antonio de Ziliis di Quetta in 1536. This merger of two distinct buildings makes the original dividing line difficult to detect today.
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