Palazzo Canossa is one of Verona’s most elegant Renaissance residences, commissioned in 1527 by the noble Canossa family and designed by the celebrated architect Michele Sanmicheli. Located near the Arco dei Gavi and Castelvecchio, the palace is a refined example of Mannerist architecture, distinguished by its harmonious façade and the grand portico that frames its entrance. Inside, the palace once housed magnificent frescoes by Giambattista Tiepolo, tragically lost during the bombings of the Second World War. Over the centuries, Palazzo Canossa welcomed illustrious guests including Tsar Alexander I, Napoleon Bonaparte and Emperor Francis I of Austria, reflecting its status as a centre of aristocratic lifeWikipedia+1. Today it remains a landmark of Verona’s architectural heritage, admired for its sculptural elegance and its enduring connection to the city’s noble past.
Verona ItalyPalazzo Canossa is located at Corso Cavour 44, overlooking the Adige River in Verona's historic centre. This 16th-century Mannerist palace, birthplace of Saint Magdalene of Canossa, stands right beside Castelvecchio Bridge and the Castelvecchio Museum. Nearby lie Ponte Scaligero, Corso Porta Borsari's shops, and Piazza Bra with the Arena, blending Renaissance elegance with riverfront charm.
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