Palazzo Fantuzzi

Why go

The elephants carrying towers refer to the Fantuzzi family arms and turn the facade into a visual play on the family name. A later Baroque staircase and decorated rooms add another layer, but the street-facing carving alone gives you something precise to seek out.

What to look for

• Carved elephants with towers appear above the corner niches.
• Rusticated columns give the Renaissance facade a strong, textured rhythm.
• A later Baroque staircase changes the character of the interior courtyard.

Useful to know

• Look for the elephants as you walk along Via San Vitale.
• Check for a current exhibition or other access before planning to see the staircase and rooms.