Palazzo Comunale con Torre Campanaria

Montefalco's Palazzo Comunale began as the Palazzo del Popolo in 1270 and remains a defining civic building on Piazza del Comune.

Why it matters

The palace records the growth of Montefalco's commune and the continued civic role of its main square. Its medieval core and later additions reflect the town's changing institutions and architectural tastes.

What to notice

The facade retains a two-light window with a small twisted column, a feature associated with the original thirteenth-century building. A fifteenth-century loggia on octagonal piers and the terrace above it extend along one side. An eighteenth-century bell tower crowns the structure. The first floor includes a communal library and a fresco of the Madonna in Majesty attributed to Giovanni di Corraduccio.

Context and history

The Palazzo del Popolo was built in 1270 when Montefalco's communal government was established. The building expanded in the fifteenth century with the addition of the loggia and terrace. Stone shields once attached to the facade were removed in 1798 and are now kept in the town's Lapidary Museum. The upper hall formerly housed the Teatro dell'Aquila. Montefalco obtained the title of city in 1848 from Pope Pius IX.