Despite its ancient foundations, the building's current appearance is the result of significant renovations carried out in the early 20th century to accommodate the community's administrative functions.
In 1912 architect Stanislao Cagliari supervised the restoration of the building and the reconstruction of the façade, giving elegant and sober features in line with the contemporary cityscape. This twentieth-century design harmoniously blends the solidity of the sixteenth-century foundations with the aesthetics of the time, making it an oustanding example of Emilia-Romagna's cultural heritage. Entering the building, visitors and citizens are welcomed by an elegant and monumental staircase leading to the upper floors, which are the heart of institutional activities. The building houses precious historical treasures, including plaster busts by Luigi Mainoni, which pay tribute to renowned figures tied to the history of the area. The City Council Hall, recently renovated in March 2025, is particularly noteworthy. The renovation contributed to making the hall a lively and solemn place of representation.

How to get to Scandiano

By car: From the A1 motorway - Milan, exit at Reggio Emilia. Follow the road signs for “Reggio Emilia Centro”, “Sassuolo”, and “Scandiano”.

From the A1 motorway - Bologna, exit at the Modena-Nord, take the Via Emilia towards Milan, and follow the road signs for “Reggio Emilia”, “Rubiera”, and “Scandiano”.

By train: From both the north and south, get off at Reggio Emilia station, then take the local train on the Reggio Emilia-Sassuolo line, or you can take the bus (for information: www.actre.it).

By plane: From Bologna Airport (www.bologna-airport.it), take the train to Reggio Emilia, and from there, take the local train to Scandiano or the A1 motorway. From Milan Airport (www.sea-aeroportimilano.it), take the train to Reggio Emilia, or the A1 motorway.

Scandiano is only a few kilometers from many cities in northern and central Italy: 60km from Bologna, 35 from Parma, 20 from Modena, 13 from Reggio Emilia, 180 from the Adriatic Riviera, 160 from Milan, 90 from Ferrara, 155 from Florence, 75 from Mantua, 100 from Piacenza, 95 from Verona.