Tricolour Flag Hall
Information
Piazza Prampolini, 1 - 42121 Reggio Emilia 0039 0522 456272 (for information about the availability of the Tricolour Flag Hall)
0039 0522 456033 (for booking guided tours)
Tricolour Flag Museum
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Opening times
The Tricolour Flag Hall is open to the public, from Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
On Sundays afternoon it will be open for guided tour only or upon phone arrangement for groups.
The Hall is frequently used for civil weddings and other ceremonies, during which it is closed to the visitors. In order to be sure that the Hall is open, it is raccomanded to call in advance the number 0039 0522 456272.
Prices
How to get there
From the railway station: Viale IV Novembre, Piazzale Tricolore, Via Emilia S. Pietro, Piazza del Monte, then turn left into Piazza Prampolini.
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.
