Torrione Madruzziano

First documented in 1562, the so-called Rotonda was transformed in1595 on the request of the Prince-Bishop and Cardinal Ludovico Madruzzo, as a wall epigraph indoor attests. Lost its original defensive function, the tower took its current aspect in 1835, when it started to house some dwellings and a cafés.
During the Council, this area of the city hosted various ceremonies, as the solemn arrival of papal envoys and other illustrious personalities - occurred in particular the 13th of March 1545, the 29th of April 1551 and the 16th on April 1561- as well as the welcome party of Cardinal of Lorena, who came from France with a large entourage on the 13th of November 1561. During these events, the Consular Magistrate ordered the construction of arches and other temporary structures.