Palazzo Bulgheroni

Palazzo Bulgheroni, which is also known as Villa Lucia, is a historic building in the centre of town. Originally it was an old convent belonging to the Servite order, and it was suppressed by Pope Alexander VII on 29th April 1656.
 During the 17th century, the building was bought by the Duke of Mantua, Charles II of Gonzaga-Nevers. After the fall of the Gonzagas in 1712, the palazzo passes to the Austrian rulers.
Although it was initially thought that it was linked to the Gonzaga family, it is now thought more likely that the home was linked to some of the families bestowed with the title of Count by the Gonzaga and who then became noble.
Early evidence dates the building to the 15th century, with reference to a rustic court, known as "della Belluna". Just a century later, the noble palazzo was added, while the court was converted into servants’ quarters.
One of the more important points of Palazzo Bulgheroni is its magnificent monumental garden with lemon grove. Statues and fountains decorate the steps to the terrace of the lemon grove.
Situated in Via Benamati, in the heart of Maderno, Palazzo Bulgheroni is an important historical and architectural symbol of the area.

 

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