Palazzo da Mosto

Palazzo da Mosto is one of the most fascinating historic residences in Reggio Emilia, a symbol of the refined 15th-century architecture of the Ferrara school.
Commissioned by the illustrious Francesco da Mosto in 1472, the palace transformed a simple ‘domus’ into an elegant ‘palatium’, embellished with architectural details of great value.

The inner courtyard, adorned with an arched loggia, leads to the main floor, where visitors can admire antique wooden coffered panels and traces of the original painted decorations.
The 18th-century staircase, once decorated at the base by two stone dogs now preserved at the Palazzo dei Musei, adds further charm to the visit.

In the cellars, one can still glimpse flooring and the remains of medieval dwellings, bearing witness to the building’s historical evolution.

Over the centuries, the palace changed hands several times until 1857, when Pietro Manodori, then mayor of Reggio, purchased it from the Counts Greppi of Milan for a visionary project: to open a free nursery school accessible to all.
Throughout the 20th century, this institution became a laboratory of educational innovation, capable of adapting to social changes and educating generations of children.
The nursery remained open until 1991.

Today, thanks to the recent restoration by the Manodori Foundation, Palazzo da Mosto has been restored to its former glory and now hosts cultural activities, exhibitions and initiatives open to the community.

Today, Palazzo da Mosto is a vibrant venue, open to the community, where history, art and culture come together in restored spaces that are accessible to all.
It is a must-see for anyone wishing to discover the charm of Reggio Emilia through its historic residences.