Palace of the Devil - Fugger Galasso Palace
Palazzo del Diavolo, also called Palazzo Fugger Galasso
The Devil's Palace, also known as Palazzo Fugger-Galasso, is one of the most fascinating and mysterious buildings in Trento's historic centre. Located along the ancient street that connected the city to the Germanic world, the palace immediately impresses with its frescoed façade and the legendary aura that has surrounded it for centuries.
The nickname "Devil's Palace" comes from ancient popular legends, according to which the house was built with the help of the devil or inhabited by dark and powerful characters. In fact, the building was the residence of important merchant families, including the Fuggers, bankers of German origin among the most influential in Europe between the 15th and 16th centuries, a symbol of Renaissance Trento as a crossroads of trade and culture.
From an architectural point of view, the palace is a remarkable example of urban Renaissance architecture, enriched by pictorial decorations with an allegorical and symbolic theme. The figures frescoed on the façade, sometimes enigmatic and full of moral meanings, have contributed over time to nourishing the imagination linked to the "devil" and the mystery.
Today the Devil's Palace is an evocative stop for anyone visiting Trento: a place where history, art and legend intertwine, offering a fascinating look at the city of the past and the stories that still animate its streets.
It is a private property: only the inner courtyard can be visited.
