Studded iron door of Palazzo Invrea with a phallic-shaped knocker that invokes the presence in the past of a pleasure house for whealthy clients

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Palazzo Invrea, also known as Palazzo Squarciafico, dating back to the 16th century but built on medieval properties, is located in Piazza Invrea, in the historic center of Genoa, a few steps from the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. On the iron studded door a curious knocker with friezes whose shape recalls the lustful presence for a certain period, given the sophisticated location, of a pleasure house. for wealthy customers.

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Size: 4150px × 2848px
Location: Genoa, Liguria, Italy
Photo credit: © Simona Abbondio / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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