Nel centro storico di Verona, (che è patrimonio dell’Umanita’ tutelato dall’Unesco), in via Achille Forti, si trova Palazzo Forti, la residenza di questo scienziato botanico veronese che nel 1937, alla sua morte, ne fece dono alla citta’. Come da sue precise volonta’ testamentarie, questo bel palazzo nobiliare e’ stato adibito a spazio espositivo ed e’ tuttora il Museo di Arte Moderna di Verona (AMO). Il primo nucleo di Palazzo Forti risale al secolo XIII e nella sua storia ebbe varie vicende; in particolare durante la II guerra mondiale subi’ un vistoso degrado, ma in seguito a un lungo periodo di restauro fu riaperto negli anni ’80 con la destinazione attuale. In questo post voglio proporvi una delle sale, adornata da stupendi affreschi di ammiccanti amorini.
In altre sale si trovano altrettanti affreschi e stucchi e dorature. Nelle foto qui sotto potete vedere anche la facciata del palazzo.
In Italia, perlomeno qui al nord, in molti luoghi si trovano targhe che attestano il passaggio di Napoleone; a Verona e provincia il condottiero francese soggiorno’ in varie localita’, incluso Palazzo Forti.
Cupids at Palazzo Forti. Palazzo Forti is a remarkable premise in old town Verona, nowadays the Modern Art Museum (AMO). Its latest owner, Achille Forti, was a botanical scientist, from a local noble family, who donated his property to the municipality in 1937 establishing that it should become a museum. The oldest parts of the building date back to the Medieval times; through the centuries it has changed many owners and has been adapted to different purposes. During World War II it was seriously damaged, but after a long-time refurbishing, it was opened to the public in the 1980’s. Today Palazzo Forti is used for art exhibitions but it is a beautiful art work in itself. In this post I will share with you the cupids painted on the ceiling of one of the halls: saucy and amiable.
All the building is decorated with frescoes, stucco and gold coated works; in many halls the ceilings have eye-catching barrel vaults. In the last photos you can see the main entrance and the stylish facade. The plaque in the very last photo says that Napoleon stayed in this building too. In the north of Italy you will see memories of Napoleon’s passage in many places. In order to encourage you all to visit, I remind you that Verona’s old town is part of Unesco Human Heritage sites.
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Linked to: MakroTex Challenge: UP THERE…on the ceiling!
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Absolutely great details up there!
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Un luogo da visitare!!!
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Put your pants on, you dirty cherubs. Funny but very inventive photos.
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Interesting photos.
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Arte italiana ♥ Stupendo, magnifico, grande.
Gli amorini e gli affreschi sono splendidi ❤️
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On kaunista ja niin korkkealla.Ihanat enkelit.
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Kiitos. Thanks for your visit!
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Grazie mille, Rita!
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Thank you very much!
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AhAh! You made me smile! 🙂
Thanks for your visit!
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Grazie, sunset! Eh si…non solo per le mostre di pittura!
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Thank you, Riitta. An interesting place, indeed.
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Lovely angels! ❤
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Gorgeous photos! I love the details the artist put into this lovely place.
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/02/some-african-ceremonial-masks.html
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Thank you so much. Thanks for hosting!
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Thank you, Maarit. Have a good week!
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Hello, I think the cherubs are so pretty. Lovely ceiling and museum! Wishing you a happy day!
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Thank you, Eileen. A happy Wednesday to you too!
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Such beautiful details!
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Beautiful art!
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Thank you. Have a nice evening!
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Thank you so much. An interesting premise, indeed!
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Amor! Amor!
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These whimsical details on the ceiling – it makes me smile:). The art of Botero is new to me. Is the artist Italian? See you soon at All Seasons:)
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Fernando Botero is a painter from Colombia: you know about him…I am sure! He is over 80 years old now. Thanks for your visit! Have a good week!
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Love is in the…ceiling! Have a good week!
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Thank you for sharing this impressive view with All Seasons! I meant to remind you kindly that one of the two rules All Seasons holds to, is one photo per blog url. No harm done:)
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Thank you, Jesh. Now all is clear. To next time!
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