Town Hall

Senigallia’s Town Hall, also known as the Government Palace, is one of the city’s most iconic buildings and elegantly dominates Piazza Roma, the true civic heart of the historic center.

Its construction began in the 17th century at the behest of Duke Francesco Maria II della Rovere, the last exponent of the famous dynasty that ruled Senigallia. The project was entrusted to the architect Muzio Oddi, who was already working on the nearby church of the Cross. Work progressed slowly, complicated by the scarcity of resources, but in 1644 the building’s first distinctive element was completed: the clock tower, which still today marks the city’s time and characterizes the façade with its bell chamber.

During the eighteenth century the palace was expanded and enriched. In 1754, the imposing Furlo stone staircase was built, an elegant monumental entrance that leads directly to the council chamber, a solemn space intended for the administrative and institutional life of the city.

The palace suffered severe damage during the 1930 earthquake and there were even speculation that it would be demolished. However, strong opposition from the citizens saved the building, which was consolidated and restored, maintaining its architectural and symbolic value intact. The work was completed in 1935.

Today the facade of the palace is distinguished by the large arched portico on the ground floor, surmounted by two regular floors. On the left rises the clock tower, which completes a harmonious and scenographic whole.

The Town Hall is not only the seat of the town hall, but a place that tells the story of over three centuries of the city’s history: an architectural, political, and identity-building landmark for the community of Senigallia.