Casa De Rodis

Casa De Rodis is a medieval palazzetto on Piazza Mercato in Domodossola, formerly associated with the De Rodis family of Valle Antigorio. Its restored rooms now house exhibitions from the Collezione Poscio.

Why it matters

The building links the medieval history of Piazza Mercato with a later cultural use. The De Rodis family was among the prominent lineages of Valle Antigorio, and its arms appear among those carved on the square's porticoes. The Collezione Poscio, assembled by Alessandro and Paola Poscio, includes a particular focus on painting from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

What to notice

The restoration retained historic features including timber beams, stonework, wooden floors and coffered ceilings. The palazzetto forms part of the porticoed Piazza Mercato; a plaque dated 1891 records the town's market grant of 917. The exhibition programme has included painting, drawing and illustration, placing contemporary displays within the building's older fabric.

Context and history

Casa De Rodis originated as the town residence of the De Rodis family, whose roots were in Valle Antigorio. Its medieval fabric forms part of the historic market square. The Poscio family's collecting project later gave the building a cultural role, and restoration adapted the palazzetto as an exhibition venue. The Collezione Poscio operates its programme independently of the civic museum network.