Delizia di Belriguardo is the headquarters of the Museo civico di Belriguardo. It was built by Niccolò III d'Este and served as a retreat for the Este family, particularly Lucrezia Borgia who frequently stayed there.
In the late 15th century, the palazzo was described by Sabadino degli Arienti. It was noted for being a large and well-designed house, decorated with excellent pictures.
In 1493, Ludovico il Moro wrote a letter to Beatrice d'Este about the palace: '.Non voria per cosa del mondo esser manchato de venire perché ho veduto tanto grande casa, tanto bella et bene intesa et cussì ornata de picture excellentissime, che non credo ch’el mondo abia una simile.'.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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