Town Hall, Town hall in Chioggia, Italy
The Town Hall of Chioggia is a neoclassical building positioned on Corso del Popolo and raised by five stone steps. The structure features two clock towers and three interior courtyards decorated with ornamental well curbs.
A fire in 1817 destroyed the previous Praetorian Palace, leading to the construction of this replacement beginning in 1839. The project was designed and executed under engineer De Paoli's direction.
The council hall, formerly the reception room, holds Antonio Vassilacchi's large Last Supper canvas, brought from the Church of Santa Croce in Cividale di Belluno. It also displays Aristide Naccari's bust of Vittorio Emanuele II and Francesco Rebesco's 1950 busts of Eleonora Duse and Giuseppe Veronese.
The building serves as Chioggia's administrative center and houses municipal offices and government services. Visitors can explore the exterior and may access certain interior areas, though official hours should be confirmed beforehand.
The marble base of the flagpole, made in 1713 by sculptor Gioseffo Zeminiani, carries an inscription beneath the telamons that support the rod. It is easy to walk past without noticing.
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