Praetorian Palace of Cittadella

The Praetorian Palace of Cittadella is a large building located on the street front near Porta Treviso and was the seat of the podestà sent first by the Municipality of Padua and then by the Serenissima.

The interior is striking for its fake tapestry decoration with vertical bands, polychrome friezes, rounds and medallions. Also interesting is the entrance portal in pink marble, characterized by a relief with the Lion of St. Mark and two medallions with the effigies of Pandolfo Malatesta and his brother Carlo, who were lords of Cittadella.

The recently restored building is now home to the Onlus Pretorio Foundation, which organizes national exhibitions inside.

The building can be visited during art exhibitions or by booking at the IAT office.

Map: Praetorian Palace of Cittadella