Palazzo Barbieri

Palazzo Barbieri

The Palazzo Barbieri in 2016

Palazzo Barbieri is a Neoclassical style palace located in Piazza Bra in Central Verona; it now serves as the town hall.

The palace was originally named Palazzo della Gran Guardia Nuova, and housed staff associated with the occupying Austrian Army forces. It was designed by Giuseppe Barbieri and was later named in his honor.Construction began in 1836 and was completed by 1848.[1]

The interiors contain a large canvas (1595) by Felice Brusasorzi depicting the victory of the Veronese over Benacensi in the year 829. Others who worked in the studio or contributed were Alessandro Turchi, Pasquale Ottino, and Sante Creara.

A 14th-century fresco depicting a Crucifixion and the Madonna from a private house was implated into the wall near the entrance. One room has tapestries from the 16th century. One designed by Paolo Farinati 91598) depicts the 1164 Victory of the Veronese against Frederick Barbarossa. Tha palace also contains various paintings by Carlo Ferrari and Eugenio Gignous.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Province of Verona Tourism, official site.
  2. ↑ Verona net entry on palace.

Coordinates: 45°26′17″N 10°59′38″E / 45.43806°N 10.99389°E / 45.43806; 10.99389

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