Built on the previous 15th century building of the Torelli Counts, it was completed in the century after Cesare Gonzaga on a design by Francesco Capriani known as Volterra. It hosted poets such as Tasso and was plundered several times by passing armies. Recently it became public property and is now having major building work done to reinforce the structure which is the first step towards an overall renovation and the valorisation of its architectural beauty and splendid rooms. The Palace is open for free upon reservation.