Civic Tower and Town Hall

The Town Hall took on its current form in the 17th century, while the interior was defined in the post-unification years. The civic tower, designed by the Ostrense residents Michele Corazzini and Gerolamo Arcangeli, was built in 1569 by Francesco da Modena and has a bell tower dating back to 1643. The municipal residence houses interesting artifacts and works of art; halfway up the entrance staircase, a metrical panel from 1560 is visible; the old council chamber (now a waiting room) is elegant, with beautiful ceiling decorations. Inside the building are also kept some historical relics, including an autograph note by Giuseppe Garibaldi addressed to the photographer Pavia, a gift from fellow citizen Lino Lauretani. The complex underwent significant renovations in the 19th and 20th centuries.