History – Palazzo dei Maestri

Without respect for history there is no future, without a future there is no life.

The Origins of the Masters' Palace

The Palazzo dei Maestri, located in Via Isola di Mezzo, has origins dating back to the 13th century. The building was constructed in a period of intense building activity, immediately after the settlement of the Dominicans in Treviso. Initially, the building was part of a residential district characterised by the dwellings of nobles and notaries. Its development followed the evolution of the city, with the increase of buildings along the street, on narrow Gothic lots typical of the period.

The extensions and the owners of the Palace

Over the centuries, the palace underwent various modifications and extensions. A key element of its history is the amalgamation of two separate buildings, as evidenced by the arches of the portico and the stylistic differences between the two portions. The building has gone through numerous changes of ownership, most notably the Felissent family in the 19th century, who owned several sections of it and used them as dwellings and workshops.

Artistic traces

Inside the palace, precious frescoes from the medieval and Renaissance periods are preserved. On the second floor, the rooms feature decorations that include mock tapestry motifs and friezes from the 13th century, which were superimposed in later centuries. Of particular interest are the religious frescoes, including a Crucifixion and two images of St. Christopher, which testify to the devotion and spiritual importance of the owners at the time.