Palazzo Pretorio of Anghiari, Medieval town hall in Anghiari, Italy.
Palazzo Pretorio, also called Palazzo del Vicario, has an L-shaped plan at the centre of Anghiari's oldest nucleus. Its facade carries the coats of arms of the vicars and podestas who administered Florentine justice, and traces of the original arched windows. The ground floor holds former 'segrete' cells, a chapel and a 15th-century fresco of Justice, probably by Antonio di Anghiari, first local master of Piero della Francesca.
The palazzo was built in the 14th century as the seat of Florentine government representatives who administered justice in the region. The structure reflects Anghiari's political importance during Florentine rule.
The Council Hall walls carry paintings donated by Anghiari-born painter Fausto Vagnetti. In the chapel on the right side, 15th-century frescoes cover the walls, and a fresco of Justice is attributed to Antonio di Anghiari, the local master who first taught Piero della Francesca.
The palazzo is located at Piazza del Popolo 9 and functions as the municipal center with regular administrative hours. Visitors should plan ahead since not all areas are accessible at all times.
A Roman-era wine vat was found in a lower area of the ground floor, set below the walking level. It is the oldest trace of occupation documented inside the building, older than the 14th-century palazzo itself.
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