Palazzo Torfanini

The portico dating back to 1544 is of a very unusual length for a Palazzo, and features an extensive sample of capitals with a wide variety of styles: naturalistic elements, dragons, winged creatures, etc. The client, Bartolomeo Torfanini, entrusted the decoration of his building to the top artists of the time, including Nicolò dell'Abate. Even the façade by Prospero Fontana was painted.
In 1737, the architect Alfonso Torreggiani oversaw a sweeping renovation of the building; the work did however save the portico, which retains its original 16th century appearance.