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Palazzo dei Consoli

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In the heart of the Umbrian town 

Considered the main museum centre of the city, the Palazzo dei Consoli of Gubbio constitutes, together with Piazza Grande and the adjacent Palazzo del Podestà, one of the most majestic and medieval urban developments in the area. Its construction dates back to 1332 and was designed by the architect Angelo da Orvieto and the surveyor Matteo di Giovannello known as 'Gattapone'. Over 60 metres high, it dominates the city with its Gothic-style bell tower and panoramic loggia. Since its conception, it was destined to be the seat of the main judiciaries of the Free Municipality of Gubbio. 

The General Council of the People met in the Sala dell'Arengo, while the Gonfaloniere and the Consuls carried out their functions on the upper floor. The rooms on the Piazza Grande level were reserved for the functions of the Capitano del Popolo, under whose authority were the Armati, housed in the spaces on the Via Gattapone level. The building was also equipped with a chapel, numerous toilets and an internal aqueduct designed to feed the fountains. 

Since 1909, it has housed the collections of the Civic Museum, illustrating local history and culture from prehistory to the 20th century. At the heart of the exhibition are the Tavole Iguvine, seven bronze slabs representing the most important text in the Umbrian language. You can also admire the numismatic and ceramic collections here.

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Palazzo dei Consoli

Piazza Grande, 06024 Gubbio PG, Italia

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