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Built at the end of the 13th century together with <strong>Palazzo del Capitano <\/strong>(Captain&#8217;s Palace), it was changed several times: in 1334-47 the right side was enlarged, in 1367 the quadrangular tower, almost as a hinge between the two squares, was built and finally in 1513, at Leone X&#8217;s behest, the architraved windows in Renaissance style were opened on the facade. The well-known <strong>bronze eagle <\/strong>made by <em>Giovanni di Gigliaccio<\/em> in 1339 stands out, as the emblem of the town, on the top left corner, overlooking the square.<\/p>\n<p>The building hosted Chief Magistrates, Priors and Governors of the Papal States over the centuries, and currently houses the Magistrate&#8217;s Court and the Municipal Offices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The majestic Gothic building of Palazzo dei Priori (Priors&#8217; Palace) stands out solidly on the Southern side of Piazza del Popolo, opposite the Cathedral. 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