L'ancien palais des princes-évêques (GR009)
Presentation
The former Prince-Bishops' Palace dates from the early 16th century
and is now home to the Palace of Justice and the Provincial
Palace. In 1849, a new west wing was converted to Neo-Gothic
style, in line with the old buildings. The first yard is famous for its sixty columns, whose capitals are decorated with grotesque figures, none of which look the same. The inspiration for them probably came from the discovery of the New World and the literature of the time, including Brant's Ship of Fools and Erasmus' Praise of Folly. Time has not diminished the Palace's status as one of the most beautiful 16th-century civil buildings in Europe. We invite you to discover the Provincial Palace wing, which boasts 18th- and 19th-century decorations and halls.
Note: subject to access restrictions on the day of the visit.
and is now home to the Palace of Justice and the Provincial
Palace. In 1849, a new west wing was converted to Neo-Gothic
style, in line with the old buildings. The first yard is famous for its sixty columns, whose capitals are decorated with grotesque figures, none of which look the same. The inspiration for them probably came from the discovery of the New World and the literature of the time, including Brant's Ship of Fools and Erasmus' Praise of Folly. Time has not diminished the Palace's status as one of the most beautiful 16th-century civil buildings in Europe. We invite you to discover the Provincial Palace wing, which boasts 18th- and 19th-century decorations and halls.
Note: subject to access restrictions on the day of the visit.
- Language :
- Italian
- Type of visit :
- Exceptional access
- Walking tour
- Theme :
- Architecture and heritage