It was built upon will of Alberto Scotti in 1281 to host the Town Hall in the area where San Bartolomeo monastery and Santa Maria de Bigulis church raised. According to chronicles, four master builders were in charge of the construction: Pietro da Borghetto, Gerardo Campanario, Pietro da Cagnano and Negro dei Neri. The building is called "gotico" (gothic) due to the lancet arches and is considered as one of the most meaningful Town Hall Palaces (or "Arengo"). In the the 17th century it became a theatre and it was supplied with a bronze bell that is still used nowadays on special occasions.
The palace underwent various chages between the 16th and 17th century, as we can infer from some old pictures. Towards the half of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century the palace was freed of the superstructures and modifications that had changed its original design.
The hall on the first floor is currently used for exhibitions.