Naples, Italy. The Palazzo della Prefettura or Palace of the Prefecture is a monumental palace located in Piazza del Plebiscito. The palace previously called Palazzo della Foresteria, was commissioned by Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies as a guest house in the gardens of his royal palace. The present Neoclassical building and its twin across the piazza were designed by the 19th century architects Leopoldo Laperuta and Antonio De Simone. In 1890 Antonio Curri decorated the first floor Caffè Gambrinus, for attracting artists.

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The Palazzo della Prefettura or Palace of the Prefecture' is a monumental palace located in the central Piazza del Plebiscito square in Naples, Italy. It stands in front and to the north of the Royal palace. The palace previously called Palazzo della Foresteria, was commissioned by Ferdinand I Borbone king of the Two Sicilies as a guest house in the gardens of his royal palace. It had previously housed a 14th-century convent of Basilian Monks. The present Neoclassical building and its twin across the piazza were designed by the 19th century architects Leopoldo Laperuta and Antonio De Simone. In 1890 Antonio Curri decorated the first floor Caffè Gambrinus, noted in the 19th century for attracting artists. In the background the hill with castel Sant'Elmo castle and the Certosa of San Martino.

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Location: Napoli Italy
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