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# 81 JULY 18 , 2016
# 81 juLY 18 , 2016
four levels: basement,
ground floor, first floor
and mezzanine floor, the
latter used as a residence
of the Duke. The façade is
divided in two parts by a
string-course: the five rusticated arches of the loggia correspond to the five
windows of the first floor
that are surmounted by
triangular and curvilinear
tympanums. On the lintel is the inscription VESP
Duke. D. G. DVX SABLON.
I. (Vespasiano first Duke of
Sabbioneta by the grace
of God).
that was born and died A few steps away is Piazza Ducale from where it is
with its creator.
possible to see the rigour
Porta Victoria (1567), with of the urban plan of Sabits façade made of marble bioneta. Piazza Ducale is a
and brick, is the main en- rectangular square bountrance to the city; going on ded on the southern side
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