Palazzo della Credenza

Palazzo della Credenza
The Palazzo della Credenza in 2020
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General information
Architectural styleGothic
LocationIvrea, Italy
Coordinates45°28′0.5″N 7°52′21″E / 45.466806°N 7.87250°E / 45.466806; 7.87250

The Palazzo della Credenza (Piedmontese: Palass dla Chërdensa) is a historic building located in Ivrea, Italy.

History

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Angela Crosta (2005-12-05). "Ivrea (TO) : Palazzi medievali". Archeocarta (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  2. ^ "Palazzo della Credenza". Anfiteatro Morenico Ivrea (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-04-03.
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