Palazzo Esercito, Military headquarters in Castro Pretorio, Rome, Italy.
Palazzo Esercito is a military building in Rome that spans four stories and contains five courtyards of varying sizes within its rectangular structure. The complex serves as the main headquarters for the Italian Army General Staff and the Defense Ministry.
Palazzo Esercito was built in 1876 and required the demolition of three churches that once stood on the site. This large-scale intervention permanently transformed the urban landscape of the Castro Pretorio district.
The building contains halls with paintings that depict important moments from Italian military history. These rooms preserve visual memories of events that shaped the nation's identity.
The complex is generally not open to visitors as it functions as an active military facility. Photography from the street is possible and gives an impression of its scale and architectural style.
The building was designed by two military officers: Captain Bernardini and Colonel Garaviglie, who combined their professional expertise with architectural knowledge. This unusual partnership is reflected in the precise, orderly layout of the complex.
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