Sala del Tricolore, Government building in Reggio Emilia, Italy
The Sala del Tricolore is the council chamber of Reggio Emilia and features 18th-century frescoes and 19th-century paintings on its walls. The room displays decorative elements that reflect different artistic periods.
On January 7, 1797, representatives from Reggio, Modena, Bologna, and Ferrara gathered here to establish the Cispadane Republic. This event led to the adoption of the tricolor flag that later became Italy's symbol.
The hall displays the town standard with a gold medal featuring the Madonna della Ghiara alongside Saints Prospero, Grisante, and Daria. These symbols are visible to visitors and shape local identity.
The hall is located on Piazza Prampolini near the Cathedral and is accessible during museum hours. Visitors should note that it may close for municipal meetings and private events.
Engineer Ludovico Bolognini designed this space in 1774 originally as a ducal archive. Its later transformation into an assembly hall made it the birthplace of Italy's national flag.
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