Palazzo della Ragione, Medieval palace museum in Padua, Italy
The Palazzo della Ragione contains the Salone, a suspended hall measuring 81 meters long, 27 meters wide, and 27 meters high in its center.
Built between 1172 and 1219, the palace functioned as Padua's administrative center and courthouse, managing legal proceedings for the local government.
The interior walls display extensive astrological frescoes painted between 1425 and 1440, replacing earlier works by Giotto destroyed in a fire.
The palace opens daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM during summer and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in winter, with entrance fees of 8 euros for adults.
A massive wooden horse sculpture created for nobleman Annibal Capodilista stands within the palace, alongside two Egyptian sphinxes brought from expeditions.
Location: Padua
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Email: cultura@pec.comune.padova.it
Website: http://padovacultura.padovanet.it/it/musei/palazzo-della-ragione
GPS coordinates: 45.40722,11.87528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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