Palazzo Vermexio, Baroque town hall on Cathedral Square in Syracuse, Italy.
Description
Palazzo Vermexio is a Baroque structure on Ortygia island that serves as the city's town hall. Its facade displays ornamental shells and wrought-iron balconies arranged across two floors.
History
Construction took place between 1629 and 1633, replacing an earlier senate building that once stood elsewhere. Giovanni Vermexio directed the design and gave the site its Baroque character.
Culture
The building is named after its architect and stands as a symbol of the city's government. The ornate halls inside reveal how those in power once conducted their work and governed the community.
Practical
The structure sits on Cathedral Square and is easily reached on foot from the old town. Parts of the interior can be viewed during certain times, so checking access beforehand is helpful.
Did you know?
A small sculpted lizard on the left corner is said to be the architect's personal mark. This was how Vermexio left his signature in stone for posterity.
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