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Palazzo Comunale, Medieval civic palace in San Gimignano, Italy.

The Palazzo Comunale features a courtyard with coats of arms, stepped gallery for public addresses, and numerous frescoed halls across multiple floors.

Construction of the palace began between 1289 and 1298, incorporating elements from earlier structures before expanding throughout the fourteenth century.

The Sala del Consiglio contains a 1317 Maestà fresco by Lippo Memmi depicting the Virgin Mary with saints and angels in Sienese style.

The Torre Grossa tower, reaching 54 meters high, offers visitors access to climb 218 steps for views of San Gimignano and its surroundings.

The Camera del Podestà displays uncommon matrimonial frescoes by Memmo di Filippuccio showing medieval domestic scenes of married life.

Location: San Gimignano

Website: http://sangimignano.com/sgipco.htm

GPS coordinates: 43.46764,11.04308

Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:31

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