Palazzo d'Accursio (Bologna)

Italy / Emilia-Romagna / Bologna / Piazza Maggiore, 1
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or Palazzo Comunale: The Town Hall consists of a set of buildings, that over the centuries have gradually been joined to the oldest acquired by the city at the end of the thirteenth century. Including among other things, Accursio’s home, teacher of law, at the University of Bologna. It was originally intended to keep the public reserve, "some grain-growing and municipal offices”. In 1336 it became the residence of the Elders, the highest judiciary of the City Government and is the seat of city government. www.bolognawelcome.com/
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Coordinates:   44°29'39"N   11°20'30"E
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