Campetto

Vicolo di Campetto

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This well placed piazzetta derives its name (Campetus fabrorum) from the blacksmiths who were based here during medieval times. However, its current configuration is due to the 16th century building of the Palazzo Imperiale and the Palazzo Imperiale De Mari, now known as "del Melograno", because of the well-loved small pomegranate tree which is sticking out from a balcony on the main floor. This building now houses the Upim chain store, and therefore, can be visited during the normal retail opening times. At the end of the old courtyard is a valuable nymphaeum by F. Parodi as well as several frescoes in the current offices on the upper levels. The fountain in the middle of the square is an old drinking trough for the animals and was brought here after restoration from the demolished Ponticello area close to Casa di Cristoforo Colombo.
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