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Albornoz Palace (Town-Hall of Cesena) - Cesena
Piazza del Popolo, 10
47521 Cesena - Centro Storico (FC)
Sito Ufficiale
Description
The original palace was built under the Cardinal Albornoz (1359-62). In Malatestas time, it hosted the court and then the governor of the Pope. Only since 1722 it hosted the municipal organs and it was enlarged in neoclassical style. At first floor, the hall of the Major, with a bust of pope Clemente XII and of famous cesenati. Besides, it is now exhibited a precious Roman mosaic-floor.
Accessibility
By bicycle and bus (line 5). First floor is reachable by stairs or lift.
Visits
The entry to the hall of the major is allowed when offices are open (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7.30 am-1.30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7.30 am-5.30 pm). Access forbidden, on the contrary, to the other rooms, except for special events.
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