Isolani Houses , Italy

Casa Isolani, at 19 Strada Maggiore, is one of the rare examples of 13th century civil buildings.

The facade is unusual, as is a very tall portico formed by oak beams supporting the third floor of the house. A charming arcade (Corte Isolani) starts from the house which crosses a series of internal courtyards opening onto Piazza S. Stefano at the Palazzo Isolani. This 15th century building contains a mixed style combining Bolognese Gothic and Tuscan Renaissance. The faces of the six figures inserted in circular medallions "curiously" display 19th century hair styles.