Palazzo Pubblico and Piazza della Liberta

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. After a century of service, it was deemed hazardous by today's standards, necessitating a lengthy restoration project. Gae Aulenti, an internationally renowned architect, finished the intervention on September 30, 1996.

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. Battlements atop a series of corbels crown the main part of the structure. The battlements and corbels on the clock tower above are also part of this layout. The overall design is reminiscent of Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, albeit on a much smaller scale.

The Guardie di Rocca changes guard in a colorful ceremony regularly throughout the day, making Piazza della Liberta one of the most beautiful historical sites in San Marino. Their outfits, which include a dark green double-breasted jacket with white braid, red slacks with a green stripe, red pompom hats, and white gaiters, ensure that everyone gets wonderful shots of the event.

Adress: Piazza della Liberta, San Marino Città