On the west side of “Piazza Cavour” the rest of the former “Via degli Spalti” (Embankments Road) is called “Via Indipendenza” (Independence Street) and it was, for a short time, “Via dei Santi Pietro e Paolo” (St. Peter and St. Paul's Street). In the 1830's “Palazzo Uzielli” was built there with its two distinctive and symmetrical belvedere towers. The architect was Riccardo Calocchieri, the same of “Palazzo de Larderel” and “Palazzo Stub”.
We have already seen these strange knobs in the post “Snakes”.
A detail of the carved wood of the upper part of the front door.See also: Palazzo Rosso - Palazzo Santoponte - Piazza Cavour - Via Maggi
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A reminder on the historic importance of wood - and not just in our northern corner.
Great carvings on the door.
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What amazing doors these are.
Beautiful building - beautiful carvings. Beautiful Livorno!
Wonderful wooden doors with great carved details! I wonder who has walk through those doors ...
I love the details of the third photo. Not sure about those snakes though!
The door and details are outstanding.
The carvings on the door are so perfectly aligned, quite amazing!
Lovely old building. Great detail too. MB
I am amazed at how narrow your streets are. It must be a real challenge sometimes to feature certain buildings. Well done on this one!
I think these are beautiful wood carvings.
Our local termites would never allow that woodwork to survive as long as it has.
Dear VP
I'm always enchanted by your explanation in your post, you have this "talent" to enchant us with so interesting subjects!Thanks so much!
That doorway is adorable, I loved the details.
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Léia
Amazing design work, so intricate.
The door is especially beautiful and I like the two towers.
It is a beautiful door!
Hi Trillian - Re your comment on Ocala DP - It only appears to be a quiet road. I snapped the picture while cars on both side were stopped at traffic lights. It's an area that is usually bustling with vehicles!
The doorway is gorgeous!
They just don't make doors like that anymore.
Magnificent.
Love those woody and pastel colors - very calming.
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