Palazzo di Giustizia, Courthouse and Italian national heritage palazzo in Bergamo, Italy
Palazzo di Giustizia is a courthouse located at Piazza Dante Alighieri with a quadrangular layout, concrete foundations, and mixed masonry walls topped by a pitched roof. The building houses the Court of Appeals and Public Prosecutor's Office and functions as the center for legal activities in the city.
The building was designed by architect Marcello Piacentini and constructed between 1908 and 1925 to replace the previous courthouse in Città Alta. This relocation marked the modernization of judicial infrastructure in Bergamo during the early industrial period.
The main entrance displays bronze statues representing Law and Justice, while the Court of Assize holds a fresco depicting a judgment scene. These works reflect how the city of Bergamo viewed justice and the rule of law as central values.
The building serves as headquarters for legal activities with restricted public access available only under specific conditions. Visitors should check in advance whether a visit is possible, as not all areas are open to the public.
The facade facing the main square features six marble effigies of Bergamo jurists created by sculptors Giovanni Avogadri and Giovanni Manzoni. These portraits honor local legal figures and often go unnoticed by visitors observing the building from the piazza.
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