The planimetry and the structures that face the inside yard are the only remains of the original 17th century palace. The current look, of Renaissance inspiration, is the fruit of the works carried out between 1870 and 1880 by Romolo Conti. The facade is made of brick but the plinth, portal and balcony are made of Istria stone. Inside there are several rooms decorated with mythological scenes by Felice Giani (1758-1823) from Faenza but more probably the decorations were carried out by his pupils. The palace owned by Gaetano Bonanzi, was inherited by the Rasponi family in 1808.
The balcony above the portal of the palace with the coat of arms of Rasponi
Inside – Ceiling of the room with the story of Dido and Aeneas – Ravenna segreta– Archivio relazioni di restauro Soprintendenza – Angelo Longo Editore
Ceiling of the room with the story of Dido and Aeneas. – Detail: The banquet of Dido – Ravenna segreta– Archivio relazioni di restauro Soprintendenza – Angelo Longo Editore
Ceiling of the room with the story of Dido and Aeneas. – Detail: Aeneas and Achates in front of Dido – Ravenna segreta– Archivio relazioni di restauro Soprintendenza – Angelo Longo Editore
Ceiling of the room with the loves of Jupiter – Detail. Jupiter under the guise of Diana seduces Callisto – Ravenna segreta – Archivio relazioni di restauro Soprintendenza – Angelo Longo Editore
