Palazzo Pubblico
The late-nineteenth-century neo-Gothic Government House (Palazzo Pubblico), with its square crenelated tower, was designed by architect Francesco Azzurri and constructed of stone quarried from Mount Titano. Because of its Gothic architecture and ornate exterior, it is instantly recognizable in San Marino. Palazzo Pubblico is the state's formal Town Hall, where all major government issues and festivities take place. The exterior is adorned with the Republic's and its four municipalities' coats of arms, and an interior staircase leads to the Council Hall on the top floor.
As you continue, you will notice a square clock tower that rises above the building and has a parapet that looks like the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. A staircase inside the structure leads to the top tower, which is well worth a visit. There is a cost to enter the Palazzo Pubblico, which is open daily except on certain public holidays.
- Location: Contrada del Pianello, 47890 Città di San Marino, San Marino
- Time to visit Palazzo Pubblico: open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
