Collegio Morigi, former Palazzo Scotti da Fombio
Via Taverna
Piacenza, May 2024
“One of the grandest historic homes in Piacenza dating back to the second half of the 15th century; it hosted illustrious figures such as the Duke of Milan M. Sforza in 1513 and the Marquis of Mantua F. Gonzaga in 1521. The palace, which originally extended to Vicolo S. Nazaro, was built between 1479 and 1495, when the property was divided between two branches of the same family. The façade on Via Taverna retains its original 15th century appearance with a terracotta façade and a stone frieze that runs under the windows on the first floor; the marble portal sculpted in 1497 is of great value. The internal courtyard has an elegant terracotta portico with stone columns and capitals; in one of the corners stands the ancient tower decorated with sandstone mullioned windows. Since the 18th century the interiors have been enriched with decorations, while the grand staircase dates back to 1825. In 1864 the Scotti family sold the building to the executors of the will of the doctor G.Morigi who wanted to make it a college for the city's youth.” (Palazzo Scotti da Fombio, FAI)
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