San Michele a Ripa, Baroque architectural complex in Rome, Italy
The San Michele complex extends for 334 meters along the Tiber River bank, featuring four floors and multiple courtyards across 26,720 square meters.
Construction began in 1686 under Pope Innocent XI with architect Carlo Fontana, continuing through various expansions until its completion in 1834.
The facility operated as a multifunctional institution combining an orphanage, hospice, prison, and professional training center for disadvantaged youth and elderly individuals.
The complex currently houses the Ministry of Culture offices, the Central Institute for Documentation, and the Higher Institute for Conservation and Restoration.
The building included specialized workshops for tapestry production through the Arazzeria Albani, which remained active until 1926.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: 1834
Architects: Carlo Fontana
Architectural style: Baroque
Address: Via di San Michele 18
GPS coordinates: 41.88488,12.47522
Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:53
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