Braschi Palace
Palazzo Braschi, located in the heart of Rome between Piazza Navona and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, is a magnificent example of neoclassical architecture. Its construction began in 1792, commissioned by Pope Pius VI as a gift for his nephew Luigi Braschi Onesti. The project was entrusted to the architect Cosimo Morelli, whose work gave the […]
Barberini Palace
The Palazzo Barberini, located on Via delle Quattro Fontane in Rome, is one of the most representative buildings of Italian Baroque architecture. Its construction, started in 1627, was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII of the Barberini family, and involved three of the greatest architects of the time: Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and Francesco Borromini. […]
Palazzo Aragona Gonzaga
The Aragona Gonzaga Palace, also known as the Negroni Palace or Galitzin Palace, is a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture located in Rome, precisely at the intersection of via della Scrofa and piazza Nicosia. Built in the 16th century, this palace was the residence of important historical figures, including Cardinal Scipione Gonzaga, the poet Torquato […]
Altemps Palace
The Palazzo Altemps, located in Piazza Sant’Apollinare in Rome, is an extraordinary example of Renaissance architecture. Its construction dates back to the late 15th century, when Girolamo Riario, nephew of Pope Sixtus IV, commissioned the project to the architect Melozzo da Forlì. Girolamo, an influential and ambitious figure, wanted a palace that reflected his power […]
Alberini Palace
The Alberini Palace, located on Via del Banco di Santo Spirito in Rome, is an important example of Renaissance architecture. Its construction, started between 1515 and 1519, is attributed to Raphael, although Giorgio Vasari claims that the project was the work of Giulio Romano. The ground floor of the palace, characterized by flat rustication, is […]
PalaLottomatica
The Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, also known as PalaEur, is one of the most iconic structures in the Italian capital, located in the EUR district. This multifunctional building was designed in 1956 by the architect Marcello Piacentini, with the structural consultancy of the renowned engineer Pier Luigi Nervi. The construction took place between 1958 […]
Botanical Garden of Rome
The Botanical Garden of Rome, located between Via della Lungara and the Gianicolo hill, is one of the most fascinating and least known botanical gardens in the Italian capital. Officially founded in 1883, the garden covers an area of about 12 hectares, offering visitors a green refuge in the heart of Rome. The history of […]
Oratory of the Santissimo Sacramento al Tritone
The Oratory of the Most Holy Sacrament, located in the Trevi district of Rome, is a Baroque architectural gem dating back to the 18th century. Built between 1727 and 1730 according to a design by Carlo Buratti, it replaced a previous structure restored by Carlo Rainaldi in 1681. Its history is closely linked to the […]
Vatican Obelisk
The Vatican Obelisk, majestic and imposing, towers in the heart of St. Peter’s Square, a tangible symbol of the greatness and power of the Vatican City. This ancient red granite monolith, with its millennia-old history and architectural grandeur, captures the gaze and imagination of anyone who beholds it. Dating back to ancient Egypt, this obelisk […]
Oratory of the Gonfalone
The Oratory of the Gonfalone, located in Via del Gonfalone in Rome, is a true artistic and architectural gem of the sixteenth century, famous for its extraordinary cycle of mannerist frescoes decorating its interior walls. Built between 1544 and 1547 at the behest of the Archconfraternity of the Gonfalone, the oratory stands on the remains […]
