The Palazzo di Branca Doria stands out for the dark, rough-hewn stone blocks that define its fifteenth-century facade. It remains a stark reminder of the Doria family, who were the masters of this neighborhood during the late Middle Ages. Branca Doria, the man who gave this home its name, gained his place in history by inviting his own father-in-law to a banquet, only to murder him. Dante Alighieri placed him in the lowest circle of hell for this specific act.
Palazzo di Branca Doria
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