Pavilion of France
Object/Work Type
National Pavilions
Title Text
Pavilion of France
Alternate Title Text
Padiglione della Francia
Creator Description
Stefano Molli
Creation Date
1910-1911
Styles/Periods Description
Turinese Baroque (revival)
Dimension Description
<p>(pavilion) 13,990 square meters</p>
Descriptive Note Text
The French Pavilion – designed by architect Stefano Molli and built by Impresa Quadri & Colombo – was on two floors. The main forward wing, placed at the center of the building's facade was connected to the forward lateral wings by two colonnaded recessed wings. The central part of the building included a large hall, covered by an impressive dome measuring 50 meters in height. The main facade of the building was 193 meters long. Between the pavilion and the bank of the Po, there were flowerbeds, richly decorated with large vases and harmonious balustrades, giving the whole place an atmosphere of poetic and sumptuous elegance. This was considered to be a privileged meeting place for visitors, who could enjoy pleasing views of the opposite banks of the river Po.
Code in the 1911 Map
SIM 88 (9 French Map)
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