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From the seat of Capitano del Popolo to a lovely 4-star hotel
The history of Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo began way back, in 1280, when it was built to become the seat of the new figure elected to govern the city.
Over time, the building was home to several Capitani del Popolo. In 1515 it was transformed into Bona ac Capace Hostaria, and since then it has never been anything but a place of hospitality. Today it houses Hotel Posta and safeguards the memory of an ancient and fascinating past. It is one of Italy’s oldest hotels. Since 2011 it has been a member of the historical registry of businesses of the Italian Chamber of Commerce.
Our history in a nutshell
1280
The building that today is Hotel Posta was built to become the seat of the Capitano del Popolo, the new figure elected to govern the city.
1327
With the advent of Signorie, power was first held by the Gonzaga, then the Visconti, followed by the Terzi, and finally by the Este.
1600 - 1900
Over the centuries, through rental contracts and changes of ownership, the building has been managed by many different people, but it has never been anything other than a place of hospitality.
1919
Eugenio Terrachini acquired the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. The building, which had been restructured several times over the years, no longer looked like the original construction, and was covered by a thick layer of plaster.
1990s - present day
The new generations of the Sidoli Terrachini family have been managing the hotel uninterruptedly.
1463 - 1472
Sigismondo d’Este, the brother of Borso, was the last person to live in the Palazzo as the city’s representative.
1500
The building was abandoned. The Commune decided to rent out the upper floors to the Baldicelli degli Scaruffi brothers, to use them as a Bona Ac Capace Hostaria for travellers.
1930
Engineer Guido Tirelli was entrusted with the project of demolition of the existing building and building of a new one in its place. However, the Superintendence ordered the plaster to be removed and beneath it important remains of the old architecture were discovered. Eugenio Terrachini, together with his son, Pablo, were made to fully recover the medieval building.
1986/1987
Mariacarla Terrachini, the third generation of Terrachini who own the building, was entrusted with the task of coordinating the project to renew the interior of the building, restore the old Sala delle Adunanze (Assembly Hall), and refresh the outside of the construction. Hotel Posta began a new phase of its existence, bumping up from 3 to 4 stars.
1280
The building that today is Hotel Posta was built to become the seat of the Capitano del Popolo, the new figure elected to govern the city.
1327
With the advent of Signorie, power was first held by the Gonzaga, then the Visconti, followed by the Terzi, and finally by the Este.
1463 - 1472
Sigismondo d’Este, the brother of Borso, was the last person to live in the Palazzo as the city’s representative.
1500
The building was abandoned. The Commune decided to rent out the upper floors to the Baldicelli degli Scaruffi brothers, to use them as a Bona Ac Capace Hostaria for travellers.
1600 - 1900
Over the centuries, through rental contracts and changes of ownership, the building has been managed by many different people, but it has never been anything other than a place of hospitality.
1919
Eugenio Terrachini acquired the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. The building, which had been restructured several times over the years, no longer looked like the original construction, and was covered by a thick layer of plaster.
1930
Engineer Guido Tirelli was entrusted with the project of demolition of the existing building and building of a new one in its place. However, the Superintendence ordered the plaster to be removed and beneath it important remains of the old architecture were discovered. Eugenio Terrachini, together with his son, Pablo, were made to fully recover the medieval building.
1986/1987
Mariacarla Terrachini, the third generation of Terrachini who own the building, was entrusted with the task of coordinating the project to renew the interior of the building, restore the old Sala delle Adunanze (Assembly Hall), and refresh the outside of the construction. Hotel Posta began a new phase of its existence, bumping up from 3 to 4 stars.
1990s - present day
The new generations of the Sidoli Terrachini family have been managing the hotel uninterruptedly.
