Bartolomeo Avanzini (1608–1658) was an Italian architect of the

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period, active mainly in Modena, Sassuolo and Reggio Emilia. The design for the Palazzo Ducale of Modena has been attributed to Avanzini, though between 1631 and 1634 Girolamo Rainaldi played a role in the initial plans. There appear to have been comments made on the construction by Borromini, Pietro da Cortona and

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. The latter viewed progress during a stop in Modena in 1665. Camillo-Guarino Guarini also played a role after 1680. Other works by Avanzini include: * Ducal palace of Sassuolo * Palazzo Vescovile (Bishop's Palace) in Reggio Emilia * Palazzo Busetti in Reggio Emilia (attributed) * Chiesa dei Santi Carlo e Agata in Reggio Emilia (attributed)

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* 1608 births 1658 deaths People from the Province of Modena Architects from Modena 17th-century Italian architects {{Italy-architect-stub