palazzo
noun
pa·laz·zo
pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sō 
plural palazzi
pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sē
: a large imposing building (such as a museum or a place of residence) especially in Italy
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Vista Ostuni - Ostuni (opening summer 2025) The upcoming Vista Ostuni will be taking over a former 14th-century palazzo originally constructed as a convent in the ‘White City’ of Ostuni in Puglia.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This legendary establishment is located in a 17th century palazzo and is home to one of the most extraordinary wine cellars in the world, with a collection that spans over 4000 labels.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
For traditional Venetian splendor, my favorite hotel is the Gritti Palace, a member of Marriott’s Luxury Collection set inside a historic palazzo on the Grand Canal, which is on Afar’s list of the best hotels in Italy.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
The elegance and grandeur of its design reflect the wealth and influence of the Dosi family, and the palazzo remains a testament to their legacy.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This legendary establishment is located in a 17th century palazzo and is home to one of the most extraordinary wine cellars in the world, with a collection that spans over 4000 labels.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
For traditional Venetian splendor, my favorite hotel is the Gritti Palace, a member of Marriott’s Luxury Collection set inside a historic palazzo on the Grand Canal, which is on Afar’s list of the best hotels in Italy.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
The elegance and grandeur of its design reflect the wealth and influence of the Dosi family, and the palazzo remains a testament to their legacy.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for palazzo
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“Palazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palazzo. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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