Palazzo Contarelli

Overlooking Corso Mazzini, Palazzo Contarelli is an elegant example of 18th-century architecture, built in 1762 and characterized by a refined portico along its facade.

The palace preserves numerous architectural details that testify to its grandeur: from the majestic entrance portal and the central projection featuring a balcony and large window, to the double-loggia courtyard, which is porticoed on three sides, creating a harmonious and noble atmosphere.

Inside, the atrium—complete with a Baroque grand staircase, colonnades, and balustrades—retains traces of its original 18th-century decoration, offering an authentic glimpse into the aristocratic life of the era. Following the extinction of the Contarelli family line, the palace passed into the assets of the Opere Pie (charitable institutions); in the subsequent centuries, it housed the Casa del Popolo, the fascist headquarters, and eventually became state property.

Following recent restorations, the palace has found new life and today serves as the seat for educational institutions, continuing to be a cornerstone in the life of the community. Walking beneath its porticoes or admiring the internal courtyard allows visitors to sense the elegance and charm of 18th-century Correggio, through a palace that seamlessly blends history, architecture, and social utility.