Siena, Part 3

The other major building in town is the Palazzo Publico, on the famous main square, the Campio.   It is the city hall; it was in the 14th century, and still is, although the older part is now a museum.  The most interesting feature of the interior is the frescoes, mostly painted in the 14th and 15th centuries.  The frescoes are both religious and secular; some of them portray events in the city's history, and one room contains the very famous frescoes depicting good government vs. bad government.  (An interesting concept to apply to today's city halls?  Imagine commissioning a contemporary artist to do the same?)

At night:

Inside, a fresco depicting  naval battle:

detail:

More decoration and ceilings:

And part of the fresco of bad government:

Detail; resemblance to contemporary politicians is encouraged:

 A town with good government, with a fascinating glimpse at an imagined streetscape from the 15th century: