Palazzo Isolani, Bologna
The Palazzo Isolani is a palace located on located on Via Santo Stefano #16 facing Piazza Santo Stefano in the center of Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with both Gothic and Renaissance architecture features.
History
[edit]The palace was designed in 1451-55 by Pagno di Lapo Portigiani from Fiesole for the Bolognini family, a senatorial family enriched by the trade in silk.[1] The ground-floor portico, held up by columns with corinthian capitals, is divided from the upper floor by a cornice. The windows above are mullioned with peaked arches. The 19th-century additions within the upper window arches of medallions with busts recall the effect on the Palazzo Bolognini Amorini Salina diagonally across the square.[2]
The palace was acquired during the 18th century by the senatorial Isolani family, originally from the island of Cyprus. Descendants are still in possession of structure.[3] The interior galleries (Corte Isolani) lead to shops and a boutique hotel.
References
[edit]- ^ Biblioteca Salaborsa, entry on palace.
- ^ Bologna Welcome, Palazzo Isolani.
- ^ Agriturismo Archived 2015-07-12 at the Wayback Machine entry for palace.
44°29′32.08″N 11°20′53.07″E / 44.4922444°N 11.3480750°E
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