Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, Gubbio

The building was erected towards the end of the 13th century by Cante de' Gabrielli (1260-1335), who was Signore or lord of Gubbio with the title of Captain of the People (capitano del popolo).

[1] The palace, whose architect remains unknown, was used as both private residence and public office by Cante Gabrielli, and was built on land already belonging to his family.

This area of the town was largely under the influence of the Gabrielli, as exemplified by the fact that other neighbouring constructions, including the towered family palace still visible along the eponymous street, belonged to them.

In the 14th century, the palace continued to serve as residence of the Captain of the People, until 1384 when the Dukes of Urbino seized Gubbio, the title was abolished and the building was sold.

Nowadays the palace hosts a museum dedicated to medieval torture practices and instruments (also known as Museo Cante Gabrielli.