Town Hall

Built between 1833 and 1835 according to the design of engineer Lorenzo Balocchi, it served as the seat of the civic authorities in Subbiano: the Priori, Gonfaloniere, and City Council, as well as the community chancellery. For a certain period, it also housed the same organs of the Capolona community, established in 1808.

In 1838, a small tower with a clock and bell was added. Later, the building was expanded to accommodate the Civic Guard, along with a prison and an armory, a classroom for public school, and an office for mail distribution. The bell and clock became true symbols for the town. However, on April 23, 1942, Mussolini's government issued a decree requiring the removal and melting down of all bells from public or religious buildings for the production of war materials. The bell was replaced with a new iron bell, nicknamed "la ciabatta" by the locals due to its unpleasant sound when striking the hours.

Until a few years ago, this palace served as the headquarters of the municipal administration. The building, which also houses the Historical Archive of the Podesteria and the Municipality, features several plaques on the main facade commemorating local and national events. Among these, there is a marble plaque dated March 15, 1860, recording the results of the plebiscite in which Tuscany decided to join the constitutional monarchy of Savoy. Additionally, there are plaques with the names of the fallen and missing from world conflicts.