Broletto, Medieval civic building in Como, Italy
The Broletto features a Gothic facade with polychrome marble, octagonal columns of sandstone, and marble capitals supporting rounded arches on its ground level.
Construction of the Broletto began in 1215 under Mayor Bonardo da Codazzo, and the building lost one bay during the Gothic reconstruction of the cathedral.
The ground floor arcade served as a gathering space for citizens who assembled when summoned by the tower bell for municipal meetings and announcements.
The building functions as a venue for art exhibitions and events, with free admission for visitors at Piazza Duomo 2 in Como.
The 1970s restoration revealed the original ground floor columns after centuries of being filled to match elevated street levels due to flooding concerns.
Location: Como
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.81179,9.08309
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:26
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