The Palazzo Capitano del Perdono was built between 1615 and 1620 on top of an existing building in order to accommodate the authorities - the "Captains" - who had the task to watch over the fair which is held every year on the occasion of the popular Festa del Perdono, or Festival of Forgiveness. Thanks to its red bricks it has a sober and elegant line, and it is mainly composed of three floors. The ground floor is preceded by a colonnade, the first floor by a square-base porch featuring pillars, and the second floor features a rectangular tower. The first two floors are an example of 17th century architecture while the third level dates back to the 19th century.
ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING SYSTEM
Halogen ceiling light diffusing warm light and directional spotlights if necessary.
BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM
Video surveillance system with 10 cameras of which 4 in the hallway, a total of 5 in the exhibition halls, and 1 in the staircase at the entrance.
Remote control service on the ground floor.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Smoke detectors
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
Under-floor heating in the exhibition rooms and convector heater for heating and cooling.
EXHIBITION HALL
The Palazzo del Capitano del Perdono is located in Piazza Garibaldi in Santa Maria degli Angeli. The building is in exposed bricks. The covering of the first level is with groin vault in the arcade and cloister vault for the rooms, except for the entrance and stairs which feature barrel vaults. The floors are terracotta red brick while the ceilings are in wooden tiles and beams. The walls are painted white.
