Palazzos

Paratico (BS)

LANTIERI TOWER

The Torre Lantieri was built separately from the castle of the same name and has been very well preserved; it was probably designed by the family in the …

Seniga (BS)

PALAZZO FENAROLI

Now privately owned and not open to the public, this villa was once a defensive structure close to the River Oglio. All that remains of the pre-existing castle …

Orzinuovi (BS)

PALAZZO FRANGUELLI

Located in the town centre, in Via Zanardelli, Palazzo Franguelli, formerly Gualtieri, houses an extraordinary array of eighteenth century decorative elements. The palazzo, a building with an eighteenth …

Calcio (BG)

PALAZZO SILVESTRI NORO

This building stands on the ruins of a Roman Villa from the second century AD. Construction of the fortified building began around the year 1000 but it was …

Roccafranca (BS)

PALAZZO SUARDI IN LUDRIANO

Nowadays, this cluster of buildings from various periods and of different origins is a particularly attractive spot. Clear traces of the ancient castle and monastery, still protected by …

Sarnico (BG)

THE ART NOUVEAU PALAZZOS OF SOMMARUGA

Sarnico is also home to several Art Nouveau buildings by architect Giuseppe Sommaruga, in Piazza SS. Redentore for example, stands the Nursery School, completed in 1912, which still …

Torre Pallavicina (BG)

TRISTANO TOWER – PALAZZO BARBò

Tristano Sforza had this tower built in 1455 for defensive purposes. Made entirely of bricks, it has corbels and trapdoors for defence from above. In 1550 Adalberto Pallavicino …

Verolavecchia (BS)

VILLA DEL DOSSO OR VILLA ALGHISI – MONTINI

This nineteenth century villa is the property of the noble Alghisi Family, benefactors of the community. It is a typical country residence with a raised main body and …