Overlooking the village’s main square, Petritoli’s Town Hall is a building of great historical and architectural value. Originally home to the Monastery of the Poor Clares, it was founded between the 16th and 17th centuries thanks to the testamentary bequest of Don Censorio Marziali.
On the second floor are two rooms of special interest:
The Choir Room, among the most striking spaces in the building, preserves an elegant 17th-century wooden choir. Rectangular in shape, it was originally intended for cloistered nuns, who attended liturgical celebrations there in the church below without being seen. Three metal gratings – now covered – allowed them to hear the services while maintaining physical separation. Three large windows on the south side illuminate the hall, giving it an intimate and cozy atmosphere.
Adjacent is the Council Chamber, currently the site of city council meetings. The room also houses a public art gallery, with works of art bearing witness to the history and cultural identity of the area.
