Palazzo De Mari, Town hall in Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy.
The palace contains 360 rooms built with local limestone and features an archaeological exhibition within its 16th-century grand hall.
The building stands on the remains of a Norman castle, retaining one of the original four towers after modifications by Prince Charles I De Mari.
The palace houses municipal offices and serves as a central location for city council meetings, public gatherings, and administrative functions.
Visitors can access the palace Monday through Friday during morning hours from 9:00 to 12:00 and afternoon hours from 16:00 to 18:00.
The palace walls display carved apotropaic masks, which according to traditional beliefs were meant to protect against negative forces.
Location: Acquaviva delle Fonti
Address: atrio Palazzo di Città, 1 70021 70021
Website: https://comune.acquaviva.ba.it/index.php/palazzo-de-mari
GPS coordinates: 40.89641,16.84205
Latest update: March 17, 2025 17:40
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
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