Palazzo Maffei in Italy, Verona resort
Rating: 7,9/10 (4623 votes)  Palazzo Maffei is an elegant example of Baroque architecture. The palace is located near the Cathedral. The palace was built in the 15th century on ancient Roman ruins. In the second half of the 17th century, the castle was expanded by Cardinal Marcantonio Maffei, who added a third floor and a baroque facade to it. The name of the architect is still not known for certain, but it is believed that he was a representative of the Roman school. The facade of the first floor is decorated with five arches, over which windows with balconies open, decorated with tympans of various shapes with stucco ... The windows of the third floor are also decorated based on the second. The balustrade at the top of the facade is decorated with marble sculptures of ancient gods – Minerva, Hercules, We also recommend reading Cathedral of St. Mary in Germany Topic: Palazzo Maffei in Italy, Verona resort. |
