Palazzo Koch, Renaissance Revival palace in Via Nazionale, Rome, Italy
Palazzo Koch is a Renaissance Revival palace on Via Nazionale in Rome, built with a travertine marble facade and classical architectural features. The building now houses the headquarters of the Bank of Italy and several cultural spaces.
The Italian state commissioned architect Gaetano Koch's design in 1888, with construction completed in 1892 as a symbol of the nation's financial institutions. This choice reflected the country's desire to project stability and modernity during a formative period.
The Money Museum inside displays objects that reveal how people across different societies have conducted trade and measured value over thousands of years. These collections show the relationship between money and how communities organized themselves.
The building is the headquarters of the Bank of Italy and can be viewed from the street along Via Nazionale, where its facade is fully visible. Access to the interior is typically limited to special events or guided tours at scheduled times.
A wide moat surrounds the building on three sides, an unusual security feature of its design. The underground floors have windows that open onto this water channel, creating a rare architectural detail.
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