Piazza Plebiscito con Torre dell'Orologio

Piazza Plebiscito, once dedicated to San Martino, sets the Baroque facade of the Collegiata against the Palazzo dell'Università, with the Torre dell'Orologio between them.

Why it matters

The Collegiata di San Martino stands on one side of the square, its Baroque facade rising above a semicircular staircase. Opposite is the Palazzo dell'Università, historically the seat of the town's civic government, flanked by the Torre dell'Orologio. The church, civic palace and clock tower form a shared architectural ensemble around the square.

What to notice

The Collegiata's facade has two orders and a relief of Saint Martin. The square was formerly dedicated to San Martino, patron of the city. Corso Vittorio Emanuele leads to the piazza from the direction of Porta di Santo Stefano.

Context and history

The Collegiata and Palazzo dell'Università face each other across the square, with the civic clock tower nearby. The piazza's former dedication to San Martino reflects its historic relationship with the church. The clock tower remains part of the piazza's civic architecture.