This building is the final result of the unification and later the renovations of three minor buildings of the 15th century, which ended at the end of the 18th century.
The composed name of this building comes from the various families who owned this property throughout the centuries. It was bought by the canonical Fabrizio Miti in 1648, then it was passed through hereditary rights to the Zagnoni family and finally it was bought by the Raffi family in 1794. On the ground floor there are still traceable elements of Renaissance architecture such as the small portal with the stone columns and doric capitals, and the numerous painted mythological scenes which can also be found on the first floor. The most important artistic parts date back to the 17th century, like the main stairway leading up to the noble floor, the monumental fireplaces decorated with chalk statues and the frescoes by Antonio and Giuseppe Rolli, which embellish the arches of the three rooms on the first floor. These splendid baroque mythological scenes celebrate the good fortune of the Miti family.
The palace is now owned by the CGIL, which you can turn for a visit.
Miti Zagnoni then Raffi Palace
via Emilia 44
tel. 0542.605611
Last Updated: 20/05/2023