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The palace was built between 1619 and 1636 as a site for the Community. Due to its poor construction, it was immediately defined by challenges of structural integrity, and underwent a variety of restorations. The façade, built around 1630 upon request of the architect oration Turriani, was characterised by open logge on the first and second floors. As structural problems were definitively resolved 1770 by architect Virginio Braccio, the logge were ultimately closed.

Following the construction of the Town Hall and the two smaller buildings flanking it, the Community Council decided to build a fountain to complete the square. In 1741, Duke Odescalchi granted the Community permission, donating three ounces of water from his aqueduct for the purpose. The Duke’s architect Mario Asprucci was commissioned to design the fountain. The fountain was completed in 1743.

The Chiostro is part of the ancient Augustinian convent, commissioned by Cardinal Giordano Orsini in the first half of the 15th century. At the base of the stairwell, the foundation stone, dating back to 1438, is still visible. In the 17th century, the convent’s service rooms overlooked the cloister. These included the guesthouse, flour store, pantry, cellar, while the friars’ residences were located on the upper floors.

The church is part of the ancient Augustinian convent, commissioned by Cardinal Giordano Orsini in the first half of the 15th century. Consecrated for the first time in 1580, the church underwent various expansions over the centuries until being practically rebuilt between 1765 and 1797, following the design of architect Nicola Faggioli, thus taking on its current appearance. Restored between 1998 and 2000, it now boasts its 18th-century colours.

The Torrione di Santa Maria is part of the defence system built at the end of the 15th century along with the Orsini Castle. The city walls, still almost completely intact, had five projecting towers of approximately 10-12 meters high and a corner bastion. The bastion of Santa Maria is one of the five towers and served to defend the two city gates: Porta Santa Maria and Porta Falsa.

The first church was built at the beginning of the 17th century for the Confraternita della Misericordia (Brotherhood of Mercy), also known as the Compagnia della Buona Morte (Company of Good Death) because it aimed to comfort those serving the death penalty in their final moments and ensured they received a dignified burial. Demolished and rebuilt in 1632, the small church has a single nave; the central altar features a canvas depicting the Beheading of John the Baptist.

An historical street of the Bracciano historical center, connects the Collegiata di Santo Stefano Protomartire to the Bastione della Sentinella. Throughout the years, it housed important members of the art world as well as the artists who worked in the Castle.

The Torrione di San Clemente is part of the defence system built at the end of the 15th century along with the Orsini Castle. The city walls, still almost completely intact, had five projecting towers of approximately 10-12 meters in height and a corner bastion. The Torrione di San Clemente is one of the five towers and served to defend the city from the Western side.

The original church, much smaller than the current one, likely dates back to the 13th century. The building underwent various extension until it was completely renovated between 1652 and 1671, taking on the current Latin cross floorplan. The front was built between 1758 and 1760. During its 1886 restoration, the paintings on the roofs and side walls of the presbytery were created by painter Wolfango Conti.

It was built at the same time as the Bracciano aqueduct, which served the historic center within the city walls. The name derives from its previous use as a waste collection point, which encouraged the proliferation of insects. The 19th-century construction of the basins allowed for the simultaneous washing of infested hair. The 1950s concrete roof with gates defines it as a place of historical and artistic interest.

Along the Renaissance walls, the small defensive tower of the town of Bracciano was redeveloped from 1700 onwards into a vegetable garden and livestock shelter with adjacent chicken coops. Today, it regains its status as the Hortus Conclusus within the village, an artistic archetype and literary topos.

A stately home of artistic, historical and architectural significance, originally served as it’s owner and family’s main residence. Today, it houses section dedicated to artists who engage contemporary digital media in the creation of their artworks.

Via dell’Arazzaria, one of the oldest streets in Bracciano, and the home of historical weaving workshops. It connects the city’s livelihood to the lakeside view. Today, it hosts various commercial and restaurant businesses beloved by avid tourists, and has become an iconic hub for social and cultural gathering in the city.