Giovanni Ponzello

Giovanni Ponzello
Born1520
Caravonica
Died1598 (aged 77–78)
Genoa
Known forMannerist architect

Giovanni Ponzello (or Ponsello) (Caravonica, 1520 – Genoa, 1598) was an Italian mannerist architect active in the Republic of Genoa, where he supervised the construction of several distinguished palaces and churches during the Renaissance period.

Several of his works are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli.

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