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Historical building and Site of interest
Except for a brief interval in the 16th century, Matera has always been a free city, administered by its citizens. The Palazzo del Sedile was the seat of the Bagliva, a civil assembly responsible for the control of community services, composed of the Bàjulo and the representatives of two alignments: ten administrators appointed for the people and ten for the nobility, plus four for each of the parties with secretarial functions. This seat was replaced in 1927 by the Commissariat for the liquidation of civic services, a court ruled by a special magistrate.
This Municipality was built in 1575, and later enlarged and renovated in Rococo style in 1759. It was the seat of the city’s Town Hall until 1944 and today, is the prestigious seat of the Conservatory of Music, established in 1965 and named after the musician from Matera, Egidio Romualdo Duni (1708-1775), author of about thirty melodramas. Its façade with two bell towers contains statues symbolizing good governance: justice, fortitude, moderation and prudence. At the top are the statues of Saint Eustace, protector of the city and a symbol of military strength, and Saint Irene, guarantor of peace.
Piazza del Sedile 75100 Matera
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This site is now used by the Conservatory of Music.