Palazzo Zabarella

The Palazzo Zabarella is a medieval, fortress-like palace with a crenellated roof-line, and corner tower, located on Via San Francesco 27 in the center of Padua, Italy.

Brothers Giovanbattista and Lepido Zabarella in 1672 commissioned plans for reconstruction from Thomas Sforzan.

Three artists, Francesco Hayez, Giuseppe Borsato, and Giovanni Carlo Bevilacqua, were employed in fresco decoration.

In the 20th century, the palace became the offices of a bank; and then a private Society of Casino Pedrocchi who added a large ballroom.

In 1996, after restoration, becomes the official home of the non-profit Fondazione Bano and an exhibition center designed to host art expositions and cultural events.