Palazzo Rosa, Catania Explained

The Palazzo Rosa is a Liberty style[1] apartment complex located on the seaside Via VI Aprile in the city of Catania, region of Sicily, Italy.

The rose color painted palace was erected in 1903-1905 under the direction of the architect Fabio Maiorana, father of Ettore Maiorana.[2] [3] The vertical lines of tall green-framed windows behind small balconies, facing the sea, are interspersed with elaborate designs and motifs.[2] [3]

Note

  1. Liberty style is the Italian expression of Art Nouveau.
  2. Book: Il liberty a Catania . Antonio Rocca . 1984 . Centro Magma . Catania . 8894102122.
  3. Book: Catania nel '900: dall'architettura eclettica allo stile liberty. Franca Restuccia . 2003 . Gangemi . Roma . 88-492-0477-9.

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