Experts' Choice Award Palazzo dei Diamanti
What the experts agree on
Famous for its striking facade of thousands of diamond-shaped marble bosses, this Biagio Rossetti masterpiece creates a unique optical effect and now houses the Pinacoteca Nazionale's art collection.
“Another jewel of Este splendor (it belonged to the duke's brother Sigismondo d'Este), this palazzo gets its name from the 9,000 diamond-shaped stones on its facade.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Today the palazzo contains the Pinacoteca Nazionale, an extensive art gallery that also has rotating exhibits."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"With a façade embellished by bosses (8 500 "diamonds" covering its walls), this palace is the most important work by architect Biagio Rossetti, who clearly intended angularity to be the key feature." Full review
Afar Magazine "Unique facade on art and history museum in this nice little city." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A masterpiece by Biagio Rossetti, the Palazzo dei Diamanti takes its name from its façade of 8 500 diamond-shaped bosses, the asymmetrical layout of which creates a striking optical effect." Full review
