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Built in the 16th century, The Diamond Palace is an outstanding example of the Italian Renaissance.
The palace owes its name to the distinctive exterior facade which has 8,500 diamond-shaped marble blocks, a unique and spectacular design that makes it instantly recognizable. This geometric structure is the work of architect Biagio Rossetti, who worked under the commission of Sigismondo d'Este, a member of the powerful Este noble family.
Commissioned in 1492 and completed in 1503, the Diamond Palace was originally a residence for Sigismondo d'Este and his consort Isabella, becoming a vital cultural center during the Renaissance, hosting prominent artists, poets, and intellectuals.
Today it houses the of Ferrara, an art gallery with a remarkable collection of works mainly from the 14th to the 18th century which includes masterpieces by artists such as Cosmè Tura, Francesco del Cossa, and Dosso Dossi.
The Diamond palace, photo by Rossella Benvenuto Sinfisi
The Diamond palace, photo by Rossella Benvenuto Sinfisi
The Diamond palace, photo by Rossella Benvenuto Sinfisi
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- Monday:
- Closed
- Tuesday:
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10:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday:
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10:00 - 18:00
- Thursday:
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10:00 - 18:00
- Friday:
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10:00 - 18:00
- Saturday:
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10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday:
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10:00 - 18:00