Description
Il Palazzo Folchi- now Hotel Grand Italia- was built in 1909 on a design by the renowned architect PRIMO TERTULLIANO MIOZZO for Cav. Guglielmo Folchi. Unlike other buildings in the area- that were mostly zoned as both business and residential- the hotel was exclusively an aristocratic private home. It was erected in a scenic location- at the corner between Piazzale della Stazione and the Corso- at a time when there were no significant monuments in the area. In those days this historic palace was highly criticized and defined as barbarian or unspeakable- for Art Nouveau was not really appreciated then. The fact is that the building is a great example of style Liberty- which was dear to the ruling class of the Popular Party for its original features different than the eclectic style preferred by Padua conservatives at the time. The building features a scenic corrugated corner perspective- inspired by balconies- porches and terraces whose curvilinear nimble intervals- together with figures and floral embellishments- convey the feelings of modernity and youth. Wrought iron decorations by ADOLFO CALIGARIS on balconies and ironworks will forever be tied to the style Liberty. The recent restoration- made possible by the Cinel Family- has given the public the opportunity to view these original works that had been hidden for too long.Directions
Marco Polo Tessera VCE-Marco Polo Airport-27 MI W Please contact hotel for directions Villafranca VRN-Valerio Catullo Airport-58 MI E Please contact hotel for directions Brescia Montichiari Airport VBS-Brescia Montichiari Airport-88 MI E Please contact hotel for directions Linate LIN-Linate Airport-146 MI E Please contact hotel for directionsRecreation
No Recreation Facilities On Site.SafetyInfo
24 Hour Security Alarms Continuously Monitored Audible Alarms AutoLink to Fire Department Automatic Fire Doors Electronic Key Cards Emergency Backup Generators Emergency Evacuation Plan Emergency Info in Rooms Emergency Lighting Exit Maps in Room Exit Signs Lit Fire Detectors in Hallways Fire Detectors in Room First Aid Overnight Security Public Address System Secondary Locks on Window Staff Trained Duplicate Keys Staff Trained in First Aid Well Lit Walkways Audible Smoke Alarms in Hallway Basic Medical Equipment OnSite Emergency Service Response Time 5 Minutes Fire Detectors in Public Areas Fire Extinguishers in HallwaysFood & Drink
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Business Center Wifi Disabled FacilitiesPet Fiendly
Pets are Welcome