Casina di Raffaello, Educational palazzo in Villa Borghese gardens, Rome, Italy.
The Casina di Raffaello, a two-story palazzo built in the sixteenth century, functions as a recreation center for children within Villa Borghese gardens.
Originally named Palazzina dell'Alboreto dei Gelsi, the building underwent major renovations by architect Antonio Asprucci in 1791 with the addition of a marble church.
The palazzo contains a white marble statue of the Immaculate Conception by Filippo Grandjaquet and houses educational workshops for children aged three to fourteen.
The facility includes reading rooms with educational materials, dedicated spaces for babies with soft furnishings, and outdoor areas with wooden games.
The interior church features polychrome marbles and contains the tomb of sculptor Pietro Canonica alongside frescoes by various Italian artists.
Location: Rome
Part of: Villa Borghese gardens
GPS coordinates: 41.91284,12.48654
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:01
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