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Historic villa / palace, 17th century
Palazzo Moroni
Palace in Bergamo
At a glance
- Period
- Early modern period, 17th century
- Style
- Italian Baroque architecture
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°42′13″ N, 9°40′04″ E
- Address
- Via Porta Dipinta 12
About
The Palazzo Moroni is a palace located on Via Porta #12 in the historic center of the upper town of Bergamo, Italy. The palace is a civic art museum, as well as used for cultural functions. The building, noted for its Baroque interior decorations, is presently managed by the Fondazione di Palazzo Moroni in conjunction with the city after a donation by Count Antonio Moroni.
The exterior is plain and faces a narrow steep street. Construction of the palace was commissioned by Francesco Moroni. The Moroni family had bought a homes at this site in the second half of the 16th century. After his marriage to Lucrezia Roncalli in 1631, he began construction of the Palace on the ground of Porta Penta. Construction went on until 1666.
In 1649 Francesco contracted Giovanni Giacomo Barbelli to fresco the rooms of the interiors. Over the next century, further decorations were added including ceilings depicting The Age of Gold, The Fall of the Giants, and Hercules on a Chariot. The main ball room depicts stories from Torquato Tasso’s Gerusalemme Liberata. The entrance stairway was frescoed by Paolo Vincenzo Bonomini.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Palazzo Moroni».
Timeline
- 17th centuryBuilt
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
BergamoTrain, nearest
1.6 km as the crow flies
Palazzo MoroniVia Porta Dipinta 12
Aeroporto Militare Antonio Locatelli3.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palazzo Moroni?
Palazzo Moroni is in Bergamo, in the province of Bergamo (Lombardy), Italy. Address: Via Porta Dipinta 12. GPS coordinates: 45.70361, 9.66778.
What are the opening hours of Palazzo Moroni?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Palazzo Moroni?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Palazzo Moroni wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is not wheelchair accessible.
How old is Palazzo Moroni?
Wikidata dates it to the 17th century.
What else is there to see near Palazzo Moroni?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Grumelli Pesenti (100 m away), Rocca (100 m away), Museo dell'Ottocento (Bergamo) (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 8 photos
- Palazzo Moroni - Bergamo - Cortile interno — Nazasca, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 00palazzo moroni — Nazasca, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 02palazzo moroni — Nazasca, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 0soffitto palazzo Moroni — Nazasca, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bergamo - Palazzo Moroni - il soffitto del Salone dei giganti — Monica_Rondoni, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bergamo - Palazzo Moroni - Lo scalone d'onore, affreschi e opere — Monica_Rondoni, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bergamo - Palazzo Moroni - Lo scalone d'onore — Monica_Rondoni, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scalinata con affreschi a Palazzo e Giardini Moroni, Bene FAI a Bergamo — 2019 © FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences