Palazzo del Seggio, Renaissance palace in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Lecce, Italy.
Palazzo del Seggio is a Renaissance palace on Piazza Sant'Oronzo in Lecce featuring Gothic pointed arches across its two main facades. A Renaissance loggia with three arches on each side extends across the building, creating a layered architectural composition.
The palace was built in 1592 under Mayor Pietro Mogenico to replace an earlier structure on the site. It became the seat of city administration and shaped the center of Lecce for centuries to follow.
The carved symbols on the vault keys show the coat of arms of King Philip II of Spain alongside that of Lecce. These emblems mark the bond between Spanish royal authority and the city's own governance.
Today the building serves as a visitor information center offering guidance for exploring Lecce's historical quarters. It sits at the heart of the main square, making it an easy starting point for walking through the city's old districts.
Excavations in 1937 reshaped the square's layout, making the palace visible from the remains of the Roman Amphitheater behind it. This change linked the medieval building to the ancient city's buried past.
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