🏰 Palazzo dei Priori: Perugia’s Gothic Masterpiece

"Where griffins guard 700 years of power, art, and political drama!" 🦁✨ 🦁 Symbol of the City • Griffins everywhere! Adopted in the 13th century as symbols of wisdom, strength, and treasure (spot the bronze statue in the courtyard!). • Gothic grandeur: Built from the late 1200s—one of Italy’s finest 🏛️. 🔍 Hidden Gems Inside 1️⃣ Sala dei Notari 🎭 Vaulted hall for public assemblies, now hosting meetings. Faded 13th-century frescoes + *19th-century revivals* of myths/Bible tales 📜. 2️⃣ Guild Power Plays 💰 Merchants’ Guild office: "The real bosses"—their lavish multicolored wood inlays cost more than frescoes! 📸 Why It’s Special • Time capsule vibes: From medieval politics to Renaissance bling. • Secret tip: Look up! The ceiling’s coat of arms tell stories of ancient rulers. #PerugiaPalazzo 🏛️ #GothicItaly ⛪ #GriffinCity 🦁 #HiddenHistory 🗝️ #ItalyOffbeat