Description:
- Construction of the Palazzo del Quirinale began in the late 16th century, commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII, who chose the top of this hill as the location for the new papal residence. Various architects contributed to the design, including Carlo Maderno who devised the chapel, Bernini to whom one of the wings was entrusted, and Pietro da Cortona who decorated parts of the interior. It later became a royal palace, and is now the residence of the President of the Republic. The lovely garden is open to visitors.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +39 6 8530 1758
- fax: +39 6 8530 1756
- send email
Address:
- piazza del Quirinale
- Piazza del Quirinale
- Rome 00187
Neighborhood:
Centro StoricoHours:
- 8:30a-12:30p Su
Strenuousness:
- Easy
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