Broletto

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Broletto

Seat of government in medieval Italian communes

A broletto in medieval Italy communes was the place where the whole population met for democratic assemblies, and where the elected men lived and administered justice.[1]

The broletto at Orta San Giulio, on Lake Orta

Broletto is an ancient Italian word, from Medieval Latin "broilum, brogilum", which probably derives from a Celtic word.[vague] Its first meaning is "little orchard or garden"; hence the meaning "field surrounded by a wall".

Ancient broletti are major buildings in Milan, Brescia, Pavia, Piacenza, Como, Monza, Reggio Emilia, Novara and others. Several places or buildings in northern Italy are called "broletto".[vague]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Broletto". Treccani (1930) (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-01-14.
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