The Palazzo dei Priori is located in the Piazza del Popolo across from Todi‘s cathedral. It was built towards the end of the 13th century and at present houses multipe municipal offices and private companies.
A brief history of the Palazzo dei Priori in Todi
Construction of the Palazzo dei Priori lasted from 1293 till 1337. Since then, it has been the residence of many dignitaries of the city. The bell tower dates back to the 14th century, but had to be lowered later because there was a danger of it collapsing. There are remains of ancient Roman warehouses below the building.
What to see in the Palazzo dei Priori
The coat of arms on the facade, the bronze eagle, was placed there in 1339 and was designed by Giovanni Gigliaccio.
The windows on the facade date back to 1513 and were placed there by order of Pope Leo X.
The current version of the bell tower was built between 1369 and 1385.
The interior of the Palazzo dei Priori is graced by 14th century frescoes.
The Sala delle Udienze features several frescoes, clockwise “Saint Cristoforo Holding the Child” (mid-14th century), “Madonna on the Stream with Child and Saints” (early 14th century) and finally three coats of arms, including the one of Braccio Fortebracci, a famous mercenary who fought for the Pope.
Useful information
The address of the Palazzo dei Priori is Piazza del Popolo – Todi. The palace can only be viewed from the outside.
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