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[[File:Palazzo comunale.jpg|thumb|250px|Palazzo Comunale of San Gimignano]]
[[File:Palazzo comunale.jpg|thumb|250px|Palazzo Comunale of San Gimignano]]
The '''Palazzo Comunale''' (English: ''Municipal Palace'') was a major building located in the [[Tuscany|Tuscan]] town of [[San Gimignano]].
The '''Palazzo Comunale''' (English: ''Municipal Palace'') is the historic town hall of [[San Gimignano]], [[Italy]], serving as the seat of civic authority since the 13th century.


==History==
==History==
Palazzo Comunale, San Gimignano's town hall, was built as the seat of the municipal government in 1288.
The Palazzo Comunale was constructed in 1288 in San Gimignano to house its municipal government. In the tradition of San Gimignano, one of the council's earliest projects was to erect the [[Torre Grossa]] on top of the building so that it would have the town's tallest tower. In 1337, the podestà took up residence in the palace.
 
As befits San Gimignano, one of the council's earliest acts inside their new home was to construct the [[Torre Grossa]] on top. The podestà took up residence at the Palazzo Comunale in 1337.


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Palazzo Comunale of San Gimignano

The Palazzo Comunale (English: Municipal Palace) is the historic town hall of San Gimignano, Italy, serving as the seat of civic authority since the 13th century.

History

The Palazzo Comunale was constructed in 1288 in San Gimignano to house its municipal government. In the tradition of San Gimignano, one of the council's earliest projects was to erect the Torre Grossa on top of the building so that it would have the town's tallest tower. In 1337, the podestà took up residence in the palace.

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