Tricolour Flag Hall
Address and contacts
Piazza Prampolini, 1 - 42121 Reggio nell'Emilia
0039 0522 456272-456586 - information about the availability of the Tricolour Flag Hall
0039 0522 456033 - booking of guided tours
Tricolour Flag Museum
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Opening times
It is possible to visit the Hall at the opening times of the Tricolour Flag Museum (Green Pass is required).
The Hall is frequently used for civil weddings and other ceremonies, during which it is closed to the visitors. It is always recommended to call in advance at the number 0039 0522 456272.
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How to get there
Historical notes
Designed and made by engineer Ludovico Bolognini, from Bologna, in 1774, the Hall was planned as the Town Hall's archives; it was here that, January 7, 1797, representatives of the free municipalities of Reggio, Modena, Bologna and Ferrara met to proclaim the Cispadane Republic, adopting the three-colour (green-white-red) flag, then choosen as the national flag (the prototype had horizontal bands) in 1848. The Tricolour hall represents the town's civic commitment. Today, it is the seat of the Municipal Council. The town standard, decorated with a gold medal is also kept here. The "Madonna della Ghiara" is depicted on one side, with Saints Prospero, Grisante and Daria; on the other side is the Town Hall coat of arms. The Town Hall is also used for weddings, conferences and other cultural events. Every year, January 7, Reggio Emilia celebrates the anniversary of the proclamation of the Tricolour flag through civil, religious and cultural events.