PALAZZO DEL GOVERNO

Located next to the Piazza del Plebiscito, the palace was completely redesigned in 1484, according to the project of the architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini. In 1611 a clock was added, and in 1806 it was equipped with a carillon by the master clockmaker Antonio Podrini of Sant'Angelo in Vado; four bells ring for mezzogiorno (noon). Inside, a beautiful courtyard has a portico, pointed arches and guelph windows. The government palace, now the seat of the prefecture, is the most representative building in Piazza del Plebiscito.