It constitutes a rare example of a Lombard broletto built in a minor town.

It was built opposite the Collegiate church of San Giovanni Battista (Melegnano), almost as if to symbolise the dichotomy between ecclesiastical and civil power.

[2] Over the centuries, it was modified several times: with the last restoration, carried out in the 20th century by the architect Franco Patrini, the external plaster was removed, restoring the brick walls; the Broletto was also flanked by a modern building that houses the administrative offices of the municipality.

[2] The Broletto stands on the western side of Piazza Risorgimento, opposite the Collegiata di San Giovanni Battista.

[2] Under the loggia is a bust marblereo depicting the Melegnanese patriot Giuseppe Dezza.