The Municipija Palace, located in Rijeka, served as the former city administration building and stands prominently in Rijeka Resolution Square with its three facades. In 1872, Rijeka received a new statute, leading to the formation of a representative body of 56 members, presided over by a mayor. Consequently, there was a demand for a new and modern town hall. The Palac Commune had been situated in the restored Augustinian monastery since 1833, but unplanned alterations stripped it of its essential features. In 1873, the new mayor, Ivan Ciotta, sought a solution for the municipal administration's seat. The task was entrusted to architect Dr. Filibert Bazarig, who, influenced by Venetian classicism, constructed three elegant facades for the palace, blending harmoniously with the baroque architecture of the church of St. Jerolima and the classicist rear of the current Radio Rijeka building. The result was a representative courtyard in the small square. F. Bazaring's design embraced Renaissance elements, featuring shallow pilasters, alternating triangular and segmental pediments, and a horizontal cornice under the attic, creating a modest yet captivating townhouse scenography. Over time, the building became a battleground for Rijeka autonomists, fiercely fighting to safeguard municipal freedoms threatened by Hungarian state administration. Rijeka has a long history of striving for city autonomy, an awareness recognized by its feudal lords since the Middle Ages.

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