Chigi Chapel, Renaissance chapel in Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, Italy
The interior features a hemispherical dome decorated with mosaics, four statues of prophets, and elaborate marble decorations in multiple colors.
Banker Agostino Chigi received permission from Pope Julius II to build this chapel in the early 16th century as a mausoleum for his family.
The chapel incorporates both Renaissance and Baroque architectural elements, with contributions from masters Raphael and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The chapel maintains regular visiting hours within the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, located near Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
The geometric floor pattern, designed by Bernini, depicts a skeleton holding the Chigi family coat of arms, representing triumph over death.
Location: Rome
Inception: 15 century
Architects: Raphael
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.91139,12.47639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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