| Palace Modello | |
| Address: | between Porto and Korzo streets |
| City: | Rijeka |
| Country: | Croatia |
| Architect: | Buro Fellner & Helmer |
| Owner: | Republic of Croatia City of Rijeka |
| Type: | Bank buildings from beginning |
| Opened: | 1885 |
Palace Modello (Croatian: Palača Modello; Italian: Palazzo Modello) was built in 1885 in Rijeka, Croatia, on the place of the destroyed and demolished Adamichev (Croatian: Adamićev) theater.[1]
The palace was designed by the Viennese buro Fellner & Helmer led by Ferdinand Fellner and Herman Helmer.[1] Building commenced in 1883 and completed in 1885.
The palace was built for the Rijeka Bank and cashboxes of the Savings Banks. The Palace Modello has a luxurious facade. It is rich in decorative elements in the style of the late renaissance and baroque. Decorative items were made by the sculptor Ignazio Donegani.[1]
Modelo Palace is situated within sight of the Croatian National Theatre in honor Ivan Zajc, which was built in 1885 by the Buro Fellner & Helmer to replace the destroyed Adamichev theater.[1] [2]
The Attractive gala hall, which is now an audience of Italian Cultural Club (Italian: Comunità degli italiani di Fiume) is decorated with magnificent stucco.[1]
The public library of Rijeka city is currently operating on the ground floor.[1]