Palazzo Pubblico (San Marino)

The building is located on the site of an ancient building called the Domus Magna Comunis, which was the predecessor to the Palazzo Pubblico, built in the 14th century. The current building was designed by the Roman architect Francesco Azzurri with construction beginning on 17 May 1884, and ending in 1894, with an inauguration ceremony taking place on 30 September 1894. Following a century of minimal alteration, concerns over the structure's safety and functionality warranted a complex restoration project. The intervention was completed by the internationally renowned architect Gae Aulenti and an inauguration ceremony for the newly restored building was held on 30 September 1996. The main section of the building is topped by battlements over a series of corbels. The clock tower above also features such an arrangement with battlements and corbels. The overall design is similar to the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, but on a much smaller scale. Inside the Chamber of the Council of XII is a painting by Guercino entitled San Marino che benedice la città (English: San Marino blessing the city). ==Gallery==

Palazzo Pubblico at night.jpg|The Palace at night San Marino – Palazzo del Principe (xilografia).jpg|The Palace in 1889, with the Statua della Libertà pictured in front of it Entrance of the Palazzo pubblico.jpg|Entrance in 2023 San Marino Scalone del Palazzo del Consiglio.jpg|Entrance in 1900 Interior of the Palazzo pubblico.jpg|Chamber of the Grand and General Council San Marino Sala del Consiglio.jpg|Chamber of the Grand and General Council in 1900 San Marino un lato della Sala del Consiglio.jpg|The mural of Saint Marinus in the Council’s chamber, with the seat of the captains regent in the foreground, in 1900 San Marino che benedice la città, Bartolomeo Gennari.jpg|Painting inside the Palace, "San Marino blessing the city" by Guercino ==References==