Broletto Palace, Brescia, Italy

The Broletto or Broletto Palace of Brescia has for centuries housed the civic government offices of the city. Initial construction of the Broletto took place during 1187—1230, although the structure has undergone many modifications over the centuries, specially after the Sack of Brescia in 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai.

The long stone facade on the south fronts Via Cardinale Querini and aligns parallel the left of the Cathedral. The nearly 54 meter Tower of Pègol is still intact, with a small belfry hidden by the Ghibelline crenellations added at the beginning of the 19th century.

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Sibele Lazzaretti (3 years ago)
I went there for a wedding and the place is really beautiful!

Vladimir Babic (4 years ago)
Old palace in the city center

Raja Muhammad Sagheer (4 years ago)
Its a very historical and beautiful building

Emmanuel Kodua (6 years ago)
Nice place to be

Roberto Degani (6 years ago)
Che posso dire... Mi sono unito civilmente in broletto Il giorno di s Lucia. Un piccolo gioiello incastonato nel cuore della città

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