Thursday, April 22, 2010

Palazzo Uzielli

Palazzo Uzielli, LivornoOn 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”.Palazzo Uzielli, LivornoWe have already seen these strange knobs in the post “Snakes”.Front door detail, Palazzo Uzielli, LivornoA 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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20 comments:

  1. stromsjoApril 22, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    A reminder on the historic importance of wood - and not just in our northern corner.

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  2. JimApril 22, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Great carvings on the door.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  3. brattcatApril 22, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    What amazing doors these are.

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  4. LowellApril 22, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    Beautiful building - beautiful carvings. Beautiful Livorno!

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  5. Leif HagenApril 22, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    Wonderful wooden doors with great carved details! I wonder who has walk through those doors ...

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  6. HalcyonApril 22, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    I love the details of the third photo. Not sure about those snakes though!

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  7. tapirgalApril 22, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    The door and details are outstanding.

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  8. KaoriApril 22, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    The carvings on the door are so perfectly aligned, quite amazing!

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  9. Small City ScenesApril 22, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Lovely old building. Great detail too. MB

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  10. HildaApril 22, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    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!

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  11. Elaine YimApril 22, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    I think these are beautiful wood carvings.

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  12. B SQUAREDApril 22, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Our local termites would never allow that woodwork to survive as long as it has.

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  13. Cezar and LéiaApril 22, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    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.
    Hugs
    Léia

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  14. BirdmanApril 22, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Amazing design work, so intricate.

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  15. cieldequimperApril 22, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    The door is especially beautiful and I like the two towers.

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  16. LoisApril 22, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    It is a beautiful door!

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  17. LowellApril 22, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    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!

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  18. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    The doorway is gorgeous!

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  19. DinaApril 23, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    They just don't make doors like that anymore.
    Magnificent.

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  20. WolynskiApril 23, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Love those woody and pastel colors - very calming.

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