Palazzo della Ragione, Gothic administrative palace in Piazza Mercanti, Italy.
The Palazzo della Ragione features a rectangular structure with seven arches on its long sides and two arches on its short sides, supported by stone pillars.
Construction of the palace began in 1228 under Aliprando Faba's leadership and concluded in 1233, serving as Milan's municipal headquarters until 1786.
The building contained multiple magistracies and functioned as a center for political decisions, legal proceedings, and public announcements in medieval Milan.
The palace contains multiple entrance points accessible from Via Orefici and Piazza Cordusio, with a five-step elevation leading to the main portico.
In 1302, local women gathered at the palace to protest against potential new salt taxes following the Visconti family's expulsion from Milan.
Location: Milan
Architects: Vincenzo Seregni
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Part of: Broletto
Address: Piazza Mercanti
GPS coordinates: 45.46481,9.18778
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:25
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