Praetorian Palace

This imposing building was the seat of the common court of Scarlino during the Middle Ages.

It was called the Praetorian Palace at the time and remained an important gathering place for politicians and citizens until Ranieri di Tinacci, a local lord, sold it to the City of Pisa.

The building was renovated in the 17th century, and restorers thought it needed an extra touch of elegance, so they built a clock tower next to it. Unfortunately, it was deemed dangerous and was demolished in 1950 to prevent it from collapsing, dragging the entire building with it.

After further renovations in the 1980s, the building returned to the service of the municipality and is now the headquarters of the Scarlino City Council. The building remains a symbol of imposing Tuscan military architecture and is definitely worth a visit. The exterior walls are completely covered with light gray stone, and the windows and rectangular doors all date back to the 17th century.

Keep an eye on the coats of arms on the facade. The one above the door is the official coat of arms of Scarlino, while the other is that of the Appiani family, who once ruled the town from this palace.