The term Carraresi Royal Palace refers today to a building erected by Ubertino between 1339 and 1343 to serve as residence, and today occupied by the Galilean Academy of Science, Letters and Arts. Originally the Palace was a citadel surrounded by 600 metres of perimeter wall, which included a second eastern building and a connecting chapel. No documentation has been found for the locations of the various court functions: administrative offices, presentation halls, kitchens, stables, etc. The appearance is now fragmented by successive demolitions and changes. Many rooms were superbly frescoed in classically-inspired themes. The throne room, called Room of Giants since the 16th renovations, is the only one that retains such decoration. Other works are lost, even the 'Green Room' scenes, which were monochrome portraits of the important Carraresi. The only building that remains in a close to entire state is the western 'palace', a valuable example of 14th century architecture. The chronicler Pier Paolo Vergerio reports that Ubertino wanted it built on two floors 'in manner to be able to walk at ground or above, sheltered from the rain'. On the ground floor, now occupied by the Library of the Academy of Science, Letters and Arts, are the Antechamber of the Crests, almost six metres in height, and the Room of the Carts. The first is decorated with medallions that alternate images of the Carraresi heraldry crests with the cart (carro), symbol of the Carraresi. The second is decorated with paintings of arabesque textiles with alternating depictions of the Carraresi crest and the cart on a white shield. The upper floor retains components of the original Carraresi private chapel, with frescos by Guariento depicting Bible Scenes. The original panel paintings of the Angels, which decorated the perimeter of the ceiling, are now at the Civic Museum.
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