Palazzo Isolani, Bologna
History
The palace was designed in 1451-55 by Pagno di Lapo Portigiani from Fiesole for the Bolognini family, a senatorial family enriched by the trade in silk. The ground-floor portico, held up by columns with corinthian capitals, is divided from the upper floor by a cornice. The windows above are mullioned with peaked arches. The 19th-century additions within the upper window arches of medallions with busts recall the effect on the Palazzo Bolognini Amorini Salina diagonally across the square.
The palace was acquired during the 18th century by the senatorial Isolani family, originally from the island of Cyprus. Descendants are still in possession of structure. The interior galleries (Corte Isolani) lead to shops and a boutique hotel.
References
- ^ Biblioteca Salaborsa, entry on palace.
- ^ Bologna Welcome, Palazzo Isolani.
- ^ Agriturismo Archived 2015-07-12 at the Wayback Machine entry for palace.
44°29′32.08″N 11°20′53.07″E / 44.4922444°N 11.3480750°E