A Tour Staring Upwards

Let yourself be enchanted by the ceilings of Rocca Meli Lupi of Soragna

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The Assumption of the Virgin with the auspicious phrase "Protect the house the Woman who protected Christ" welcomes the visitors.

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Vine leaves, right after the entrance, decorate the whole portico.

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The magnificent Grotesques of the Baglione Room will leave you in awe.

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As well as the bright colours of the Nicolò dell'Abate Room.

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We find another grotesques decoration in the Bocchirale Room.

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The stuccoworks of Giacomo Mercoli pay tribute to the glorious history of the Meli Lupi family.

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Incredible stuccoes can also be found in the the Little Poets Gallery.

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Swans, which represent the symbol of Poetry, decorate the Poets Gallery.

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Culminating in the temple of Apollo, the god of Poetry and Music. This vault has very good acoustics!

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Superb Empire Style chandeliers illuminate the Great Gallery at night.

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"The Expel of Vices", a fresco of Giovanni Bolla, dominates the ceiling in the Room of the Strong Women.

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An allegoric fresco, surrounded by the golden wood carvings, watches over the magnificent Throne Hall.

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One last stop of the tour, with the superb, rich ceiling made of golden carvings of the Dressing Room.

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