Palace Modello

Palace Modello (Croatian: Palača Modello; Italian: Palazzo Modello) is a Baroque Revival building in Rijeka, Croatia. It was built in 1885 on the place of the destroyed and demolished Adamichev (Croatian: Adamićev) theater. The palace was designed by the Viennese buro Fellner & Helmer led by Ferdinand Fellner and Herman Helmer. Building commenced in 1883 by Rijeka Bank and completed in 1885. Modelo Palace is situated within sight of the Croatian National Theatre in honor Ivan Zajc.

The Palace Modello is one of Rijeka's most notable buildings, known for its detailed facade. It is rich in decorative elements in the style of the late renaissance and baroque. Decorative items were made by the Venetian sculptor Ignazio Donegani. The Attractive gala hall, which is now an audience of Italian Cultural Club (Italian: Comunità degli italiani di Fiume) is decorated with magnificent stucco. The public library of Rijeka city is currently operating on the ground floor.

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Palace Modello ranks #2,972 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #23 of the 60 mapped in Croatia. Founded 1885, it is older than 5% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 562 atlas entries founded in the 19th century. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Rijeka, 1 km away. See how Croatia compares in the castle statistics.

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