Monday, August 18, 2014

Colonne di Marmo

We have already seen the exterior of the “Palazzo delle Colonne di marmo” (Palace of the Marble Columns), built in 1703 for the merchant Ottavio Gamberini, probably by the architect Giovanni Battista Foggini.
Palazzo delle Colonne di marmo, via Borra, Livorno
An open front door allowed us a quick glimpse at the interior of the building.
Palazzo delle Colonne di marmo, via Borra, Livorno
After a narrow hallway we found a small colonnaded yard.

See also: Palazzo delle Colonne di marmo
External links: Giovanni Battista Foggini (Wikipedia)

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12 comments:

  1. William KendallAugust 18, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    A lovely courtyard... and I do like that passage.

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  2. JackAugust 18, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    Aren't these two wonderful views, VP!

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  3. LowellAugust 18, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    I would like this a lot...love courtyards for their space and all the light they let in. What a gorgeous building.

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  4. Taken For GrantedAugust 18, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Lovely hallway and courtyard. That's an impressive building.

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  5. RandyAugust 18, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Beautiful architecture.

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  6. Stefan JanssonAugust 18, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Glad they left that door open.

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  7. DinaAugust 18, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Nothing like a not-normally-open door to draw a blogger in.
    Glad you got in (and out).
    Beautiful inside.

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  8. Luis GomezAugust 18, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Thank you VP. These are beautiful.

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  9. Lois EvensenAugust 18, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Gorgeous shots!

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  10. HalcyonAugust 18, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Love your first shot. Must be a special place!

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  11. GunnAugust 19, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    I too liked the glimpse inside.

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  12. AriannaAugust 20, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Che bel palazzo, davvero interessante! Ciao, Arianna

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