Foresteria & Armeria
Palace, accommodation facilities for podesta's guest and weapon storage
The buildings were constructed in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Foresteria, formerly known as Albergo nuovo, was used as reception and accommodation facilities for podesta’s guests.
It has a beautiful stone Renaissance door, Porta del Corte. The adjacent building, the Armeria, was used for weapon storage till 1550.
Later on, it was changed into a savings bank and pawnshop for the poor (former Monte di Pieta) and offices of city administration and land Duke Deputies.
The once separated buildings were connected in the 18th century, when a floor was added to the Armeria.
Palace, accommodation facilities for podesta's guest and weapon storage
The buildings were constructed in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Foresteria, formerly known as Albergo nuovo, was used as reception and accommodation facilities for podesta’s guests.
It has a beautiful stone Renaissance door, Porta del Corte. The adjacent building, the Armeria, was used for weapon storage till 1550.
Later on, it was changed into a savings bank and pawnshop for the poor (former Monte di Pieta) and offices of city administration and land Duke Deputies.
The once separated buildings were connected in the 18th century, when a floor was added to the Armeria.
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