Carletti Palace

This building was built by architects Piaggio and reflects a Liberty style influenced by the Gothic revival. The façade, in the lower part, bears the coat of arms of La Spezia next to that of Genoa, and, above, small heads protruding from triangular shapes portray great exponents of the Italian history and literature, such as Dante, Petrarca, and Boccaccio. The building was commissioned by the Carletti family, rich members of the middle class who played an important role on the local political and cultural scene of the late 19th century.