Palazzo Comunale, Neoclassical palace and town hall in central Prato, Italy.
The Palazzo Comunale stands with symmetrical lines and proportions, featuring a grand facade adorned with a prominent Medici coat of arms from 1550.
Since 1287, this municipal building has functioned as the primary seat of local government, with its ground floor originally containing stables and merchant shops.
The Council Hall contains two significant 14th-century frescoes depicting an Allegory of Justice and Madonna with Child among Saints Stephen and John the Baptist.
The municipal offices within the palace remain active for administrative purposes, while guided tours provide access to the historical chambers and art collections.
The building's gallery, established in 1858, utilized an innovative skylight system to illuminate the art collection through natural lighting methods.
Location: Prato
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Address: Piazza del Comune, 2 - 59100 Prato (PO)
GPS coordinates: 43.88084,11.09665
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:40
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