Palazzo Alicorni, Renaissance palace in Borgo district, Rome, Italy
Palazzo Alicorni is a Renaissance palace in the Borgo district featuring three stories with a main facade of five windows and a rusticated portal. The building sits at Via Borgo Santo Spirito 78 and retains its original architectural structure from that era.
The palace was originally built near St Peter's Square but was demolished in 1931 when Vatican City's borders were established. It was then reconstructed further east on Borgo Santo Spirito, marking a turning point in the building's long existence.
The Alicorni family commissioned the palace and became part of Roman society through marriages with Italian nobility after leaving Albania. Their presence shaped the local community in the Borgo district and influenced architectural tastes of the time.
The building is accessible from Via Borgo Santo Spirito and visitors can walk around to view the facade and architectural details from the street. The nearby location makes it easy to combine a visit with exploring the surrounding Borgo neighborhood and Vatican area.
Architect Giovanni Mangone designed the palace with military features including reinforced angle bars and structural fortifications built into the walls. This blend of Renaissance beauty with defensive construction methods gives the building an unusual character compared to other palaces of the same period.
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