Two marriages are at the origin of the two different moments in the construction of Palazzo Terzi: the wedding between Marquis Luigi Terzi and the very young Paola Roncalli in 1631, and, more than a century later, the union between Marquis Gerolamo Terzi and Giulia Alessandri.
The first phase saw the building of the facade and the southern wing of the palace, while in the second phase the square in front was expanded.
Arriving in front of the entrance, you will be impressed by the magnificent terraced garden, spread over several levels of the grounds, from which you can admire an unparalleled panorama.
The interior is not to be outdone: you’ll find wonderful rooms: the Mirror Parlor, the Red Room, the Hall of Honor, fine examples of 18th-century baroque, and in the lovely Tiepolo Room, there is even a canvas attributed to Tiepolo in the center of the ceiling.
Even the great writer Hermann Hesse, happening upon the Piazzetta Terzi by chance in 1913, was so fascinated by it that he said, “one of the most beautiful corners of Italy, one of the many little surprises and joys for which it is worth traveling.’
Through the Palazzo’s doorway ‘a courtyard with plants and a lantern could be glimpsed, beyond which two large statues and an elegant balustrade stood out sharply, in a dreamy atmosphere, evoking, in that narrow corner between the walls, the foreboding of the infinite remoteness and vastness of the air above the Po plain.’
Curiosity:
The main door of the palace is usually open, allowing the enchanting view of the lower city, but if you should find it closed peek through the big keyhole, some of the most curious photos of Bergamo were taken this way!
It is possible to visit the palace by reservation: for groups of minimum 15 visitors with an entrance fee of 7.00 euros per person.
A flat fee of 100.00 euros per group applies for smaller numbers.
It is possible to visit the palace on the occasion of the Dimore e Design initiative.