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The Palazzo Municipale, originally built on Via Verdi by Gianpaolo Cavalleri between the 19th and early 20th centuries, was initially surrounded by a high protective wall that obstructed the view of the residence. In 1973, the palace was sold to the Municipality, which dismantled the enclosing wall and removed the large Deposition fresco, now located on the north wall of the Council Chamber.
The Palazzo is enhanced by a vast front lawn, and its architectural and decorative design stands out with its severe and solid lines, softened by the interplay of voids and solids created by the portico and by towers on both the east and west sides. It reflects the Liberty style and eclectic forms popular during that period.
The architectural layout extends longitudinally, and the south-facing facade is adorned with beautiful columns made of Sarnico stone, topped with Tuscan capitals supporting six semicircular arches. The facade is enlivened by horizontal bands of darker tones, emphasizing the horizontal movement of the central body.
The elegant curvilinear cornice above the windows on the first floor adds a sense of gracefulness. On the west side, jutting out from the south facade, there is a tower characterized by openings that transform into biforas on the upper floors. The tower concludes with a slender loggia supported by small columns.
To the west, the Church of Madonna della Pace, built between 1902 and 1903 as the private chapel of the Cavalleri family, represents a significant example of Art Nouveau, the prevailing style of that period.