Trieste City Hall

Trieste City Hall (Italian: Palazzo del Municipio di Trieste, Slovene: Tržaška mestna hiša) is the seat of the city and commune of Trieste in Italy.

Trieste City Hall
Palazzo del Municipio di Trieste (Italian)
Tržaška mestna hiša (Slovene)
Trieste City Hall
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General information
LocationTrieste, Italy
Coordinates45°38′57.94″N 13°46′06.38″E
Design and construction
Architect(s)Giuseppe Bruni

History

The building, designed by architect Giuseppe Bruni, was erected between 1873 and 1875, when Trieste was part of Austria-Hungary. Bruni's project had been chosen because it had the adavantage to stay within the planned budget and to easily fit the old building previously located there.[1] Construction works were supervisioned by Eugenio Geiringer.

In 1938, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini announced the promulgation of the Italian racial laws from a stage located right in front of the building.[2]

Description

The building is located on the large Piazza Unità d'Italia with its main façade facing the sea. It features an eclectic style.[2]

References
  1. "BRUNI, Giuseppe". treccani.it. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  2. "Palazzo Municipale di Trieste". turismofvg.it. Retrieved 9 December 2022.

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