Palazzo dei Priori, Medieval palace in Narni, Italy
Palazzo dei Priori is a medieval palace in Narni built on the foundations of an ancient Roman forum. The building features a stone facade with a loggia, an announcement balcony, and a central octagonal pillar that supports the vaulted interior.
Construction began in the 13th century, replacing or building over the ancient Roman forum that once occupied the site. The structure served as the residence and seat of urban magistrates who governed the town from this location.
The rooms display how wealthy families lived during the medieval period and their role in running the town. Visitors can observe the daily habits and power structures that shaped life here.
Visitors can explore the building and its rooms, some of which house a museum of medieval costumes and exhibitions. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the stone stairs and floors can be uneven in places.
Iron rings are embedded in the stone facade, marking where people were publicly shamed during medieval times through a pillory system. These details on the exterior remind visitors of the town's past methods of public justice and social control.
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