The Gothic architecture of Palazzo del Popolo

The Palazzo del Popolo, also called Palazzo del Priori or Podesta, is a Gothic architecture civic palace in Todi, region of Umbria, Italy. The palace was erected in 1213-1228, decades before the adjacent Palazzo del Capitano. A wide staircase that serves as a bridge into the main council room was added in 1267 by the Podestà Pandolfo Savelli.

The orientation of the main facade was established in the 16th century. The palazzo was extensively refurbished in the 19th century, which added the merlons to the rooflines of two buildings in this piazza.

Today, the top floors of the palace house the Pinacoteca Civic Museum of Todi. The museum showcases an 11th-century bas relief in marble depicting Saints Fortunato, Cassiano and Christ, and a 16th-century wood model of the church of Santa Maria della Consolazione by Ventura Vitoni. Other items include an altarpiece depicting the Coronation of the Virgin by Giovanni di Spagna, and several canvases from the Duomo and San Fortunato by Ferraù da Faenza.

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