The courtyard of the old market: a hidden gem
Staircase of reason in courtyard the Palazzo della Ragione in Verona, Italy
The Courtyard of the Mercato Vecchio is the name given to the inner courtyard of the Palazzo del Comune in Verona.
The square courtyard is bounded by the four inner walls of the Palazzo, the zebra striped decorative effect, obtained by using bands of brick and stone, is common to both the exterior and interior walls. The courtyard is distinguished by the bold design of its gallery, which is built in the solid Romanesque style.
The elegant Gothic staircase, its two flights supported on various kinds of arches, was added in the mid-15th century.
scritto da Chiara Guzzetti - ultima modifica il 07/11/2021