Description
The Carli Palace is one of the most important examples of Baroque architecture in Koper. It grew out of a medieval building, and the 15th-century Gothic fountain in the courtyard was already built by an earlier owner of the property, the Brotherhood of St Clement. After its dissolution, the building was purchased by the noble Carli family.
The Carli Palace has one of the most beautifully sculpted Baroque portals in Koper, above which is the family coat of arms. The façade of the palace also stands out for its typical Baroque triforium and balcony. The interior of the palace is divided into two floors: the lower open courtyard and the noble floor (piano nobile) on the first floor.
The inner courtyard had an important function, as the portal is also decorated on the inner side, which was accessible only to residents and a narrow circle of guests. Such a design confirmed the family’s high social status in the city. The family’s economic activity was centred around the country estate with a villa on the southern slope of Sermin.
