Palazzo dei Priori (Town Hall), Perugia

The Town Hall of Perugia is a prime example of a public palace of the eta comunale style of the 11th century. It sits on the 4th of November Square, bordering the Corso Vannucci as far as the Via Boncambi. It is, to this day, a part of the town hall and home to the National Gallery of Umbria.

The Town Hall is basically Gothic, constructed between 1293 and 1443 in various stages. The oldest part of the Palace is the Room of the Notaries. The room is still in use. It has three trifora windows and a trefoil portal facing the square. There are ten triforas and four-light windows facing the Corso.

The west (hidden) side of the Palace contains all of the Captain of the People Palace (Palazzo Capitano del Popolo), formerly the tower house of Madonna Dialdiana. In 1325 the Major Portal, the main entrance of the Palace was built. Between 1326 and 1443 the facade and the palace were extended, incorporating two churches and adding the College of the Exchange Guild.

The Town Hall was extensively altered over time but it was restored to its original condition after 1860. Through the Major Portal one enters the National Gallery of Umbria. The gallery contains the most important collections of Umbrian art. It is said, "all roads lead to 4th of November Square." The Town Hall may be reached from anywhere in Perugia.