Galeazzo Alessi

Galeazzo Alessi (1512 – December 30, 1572) is an Italian architect from Perugia, known throughout Europe for his distinctive style based on his enthusiasm for ancient architecture.

He studies drawing for civil and military architecture under the direction of Giovanni Battista Caporali.

For a number of years he lives in Genoa.

He is involved in the layout of the streets and the restoration of the city walls, as well as being responsible for many of its impressive palazzi, now a part of the World Heritage List.

His work can be found in many other Italian cities, including in Ferrara, Bologna, Naples and Milan, where he designs the facade of Santa Maria presso San Celso.

With Vignola, he designs the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, the seventh largest Christian church at the time.

Elsewhere in Europe, he designs churches and palaces in France, Germany and Flanders.

He produces designs for El Escorial in Spain, but age and health prevent him from carrying them out.

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