Palazzo a Prato

The complex is organised around an inner courtyard and takes in what remains of the mansion of Baroni a Prato, a dynasty from Segonzano. The latter was partially destroyed by a fire in 1845, when it was used as sugar factory. Originally, the Palazzo had been built on a cruciform base, with a central arcaded courtyard and a luxurious façade overlooking what is today known as Piazza Alessandro Vittoria. What remains of the 16th century building are the back portal - dated 1512 - a number of arches from the portico and a mullioned window facing the courtyard.
During the Council, the palace hosted numerous important dignitaries as well as the first general congregations. A fresco painted by Luigi Bonazza in 1933 commemorating the processions of the Council is located underneath the loggia facing via SS. Trinità. The statue of Saint Christopher was sculpted by Stefano Zuech in 1934.

Foto di Gianni Zotta