Palazzo Cesaroni, Neoclassical palace in Piazza Italia, Perugia, Italy

Palazzo Cesaroni is a neoclassical palace on Piazza Italia in Perugia, built on the model of sixteenth-century Roman palaces. Its interior holds the city's largest cycle of Art Nouveau frescoes, La danza delle ore, painted by Domenico Bruschi and Annibale Brugnoli. The building now houses the Legislative Assembly of Umbria.

Ferdinando Cesaroni, a wealthy local entrepreneur, commissioned the palace from architect Guglielmo Calderini to embellish Perugia. Work began in 1898 under engineer Rombaldoni and lasted just over two years. Cesaroni never lived there; in 1925 the INA insurance institute bought it, and on 23 June 1977 it became the seat of the Umbria Regional Council, which acquired it in 1999.

Artists Annibale Brugnoli and Domenico Bruschi created the Art Nouveau ceiling decorations, including the notable 'La danza delle ore' cycle that adorns the interior spaces. These artistic works reflect the creative trends of their time and remain visible to visitors today.

The building has housed the Umbria Regional Council headquarters since 1977 and is partially accessible to visitors during operating hours. It is advisable to check opening times and access conditions before planning a visit.

In 1890 Ferdinando Cesaroni offered a carriage draped in red velvet to bring King Umberto I from Perugia station for the unveiling of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II facing the palace; the prefect chose another carriage, and the offended Cesaroni never lived in his house.