Palazzo dei Cavalieri di Malta

The Palazzo Municipale of Fasano stands on the site of the former Castello Baliale of the Knights of Malta and preserves the memory of the order's role in the town.

Why it matters

The town hall links modern civic government with the medieval and early modern history of Fasano. The Knights of Malta shaped the area around Piazza Ciaia, and their former castle gave its name to nearby streets and gateways.

What to notice

The neoclassical facade faces Piazza Ciaia, where the Torre dell'Orologio stands opposite. The square's civic ensemble includes the Arco del Balì and historic palaces associated with the town's religious and administrative life.

Context and history

The Castello Baliale of the Knights of Malta once occupied the site. Fasano's Università later operated from a neighbouring tower palace. In the early twentieth century, the municipality built the present town hall over the castle's remains, uniting the area's feudal history with modern civic administration.