Italy · 13th century
The Palazzo dei Priori or comunale is one of the best examples in Italy of a public palace from the communal era (11th century). It is located in the central Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia, Umbria. It extends along Corso Vannucci up to Via Boncambi. It still houses part of the municipality, and, on the third floor, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria. It takes its name from the Priori, the highest political authority governing the city in the medieval era.
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Palazzo dei Priori ranks #1,561 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #117 of the 560 mapped in Italy. Founded 1293, it is older than 64% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 1080 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,845 times in the last 60 days, more than 77% of the atlas. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Terni, 65 km away. See how Italy compares in the castle statistics.
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