Palazzo del Governo

Palazzo del Governo is a government building in Cosenza's historic center featuring a neoclassical facade with stone cladding on the ground floor and two courtyards at different levels. The structure includes multiple rooms, including a Council Chamber and decorated spaces with historical frescoes.

Built between 1844 and 1847, this structure replaced the former Santa Maria di Costantinopoli monastery that had stood since 1711. The construction marked a shift from religious to civic administrative use of the site.

The Council Chamber displays paintings by Enrico and Federico Andreotti commissioned for the 1879 royal visit of King Umberto I and Queen Margherita. These artworks mark the building's role as a center of regional governance and civic pride.

The building stands in Cosenza's city center on Piazza XV Marzo and is easily reached on foot. The exterior can be viewed anytime, though interior rooms may have limited visiting hours.

Rooms in the palace display frescoes depicting Dante, Machiavelli, Frederick II of Swabia, and Roger I of Sicily, figures all connected to Cosenza's past. Their selection reflects how the city saw itself through key historical figures who shaped its destiny.

Location: Cosenza

GPS coordinates: 39.28674,16.26222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41