Piazza del Comune Live Cam

Its North side is dominated by the Temple of Minerva flanked by the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo

Origins and Medieval Foundations

Emerging atop the ancient Roman forum of Asisium, the Piazza del Comune has been the civic heart of Assisi since the 1st century CE. Originally a flat esplanade where merchants traded olive oil and wine barrels, the square was later paved with travertine under Emperor Augustus, creating the foundational “forum pavement” that underlies medieval structures visible today. As the political center of medieval Assisi, the piazza hosted public proclamations, judicial trials, and guild gatherings—functions that solidified its role as a hub for Assisi Italy tourism itineraries seeking “Assisi historical landmarks” and “Assisi medieval architecture.”