Palazzo della Credenza explained

Palazzo della Credenza
Architectural Style:Gothic
Location:Ivrea, Italy
Coordinates:45.4668°N 7.8725°W
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The Palazzo della Credenza (Palass dla Chërdensa) is a historic building located in Ivrea, Italy.

History

The building was built in the early 14th century in what was then the market square in the upper town of Ivrea to house the seat of the council of the free commune of Ivrea. This institution was known as Credenza, whence the name of the building.[1]

Description

The building comprises three floors and is built with bricks. The main façade features a portico with ogival arches and pointed arch windows on the upper floors.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ivrea (TO) : Palazzi medievali . Angela Crosta . Archeocarta . 2023-12-19 . 2005-12-05 . IT.
  2. Web site: Palazzo della Credenza . . Anfiteatro Morenico Ivrea . 2020-04-03 . IT.