History

The imposing entrance door, embraced by sculptures by Veronese artist Angelo di Giovanni (1437-1508), who was active in the city from 1483 in some of the most prestigious religious and civic sites, welcomes guests with a clear reference to Roman triumphal architecture, foreshadowing a journey through time. The classical model of the arch, similar to that of the Augusteum in Rimini, adds further grandeur to the entrance, while two low-relief roundels, depicting a female profile inspired by Livia and a condottiere, offer timeless artistic hospitality. It is these two figures that greet guests to the private interior atrium, while a majestic late Gothic staircase leads them to the apartments of Palazzo Confalonieri da Lisca, where composers and opera stars await.  

On the main floor of the palace, eight mullioned windows in pink Verona marble, with round arches and Corinthian pilasters, enchant visitors. Two Verona stone mullioned windows with a central column adorned with acanthus leaves and cherub heads add further elegance to the facade. On the second floor, other mullioned and three-light windows embellish it, completing the architecture of the palace, which over the years has welcomed aristocrats and soldiers, ladies and knights. In the warmer months, the private inner courtyard becomes a cool, quiet place with a picturesque well, while the history of the Palazzo lives on within its walls, housing private residences, exclusive boutiques and the Feltrinelli Library.