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Palazzo dei Priori

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The Palazzo dei Priori or comunale is one of the best examples in Italy of a public palace from the communal era (11th century). It is located in the central Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia, Umbria. It extends along Corso Vannucci up to Via Boncambi. It still houses part of the municipality, and, on the third floor, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria.Umbria, p. 118 It takes its name from the Priori, the highest political authority governing the city in the medieval era. Read more on Wikipedia

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