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Historic villa / palace, 1903

Palazzo Rosa

Building in Catania, Italy

Catania (CT), Sicily

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At a glance

Period
Modern era, 1903
Style
Art Nouveau architecture
Architect
Fabio Majorana
Coordinates
37°30′18″ N, 15°05′48″ E
Address
Via Sei Aprile, 13, 95131 Catania (CT)

About

The Palazzo Rosa is a Liberty style apartment complex located on the seaside Via VI Aprile in the city of Catania, region of Sicily, Italy.

The rose color painted palace was erected in 1903-1905 under the direction of the architect Fabio Maiorana, father of Ettore Maiorana. The vertical lines of tall green-framed windows behind small balconies, facing the sea, are interspersed with elaborate designs and motifs.

Keep reading on Wikipedia

Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Palazzo Rosa».

Timeline

  1. 1903Built

Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).

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Getting there

Catania CentraleTrain, nearest
300 m as the crow flies
Palazzo RosaVia Sei Aprile, 13, 95131 Catania (CT)
Port800 m
Aeroporto di Catania Fontanarossa5.0 km

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palazzo Rosa?

Palazzo Rosa is in Catania, in the province of Catania (Sicily), Italy. Address: Via Sei Aprile, 13, 95131 Catania (CT). GPS coordinates: 37.50491, 15.09669.

How old is Palazzo Rosa?

Wikidata dates it to 1903.

What else is there to see near Palazzo Rosa?

Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Reburdone (200 m away), Palazzo Pedagaggi (300 m away), Palazzo da pigione Tringali (300 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 9 photos
  1. Palazzo Rosa, Via VI Aprile, Catania, arch. Fabio Maiorana (1) — AndrV, CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Catania palazzo rosa Copy 06-05-2024 — Jeanne Griffin, CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Palazzo Rosa Catania 6-5-2024 — Jeanne Griffin, CC BY-SA 4.0
  4. Palazzo Rosa P9721 — GiovanniPen, CC BY-SA 4.0
  5. Palazzo Rosa side — GiovanniPen, CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Palazzo Rosa, Catania 6-5-24 — Jeanne Griffin, CC BY-SA 4.0
  7. Palazzo Rosa, Via VI Aprile, Catania, arch. Fabio Maiorana (2) — AndrV, CC BY-SA 4.0
  8. 500px photo (258681237) — Gabriele Falco, CC BY 3.0
  9. 5056 Rinske.Sicilie.NJN.2018 — Ahospers, CC BY-SA 4.0

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