Palazzo Venezia, Renaissance palace in Rome, Italy.
Description
Palazzo Venezia sits in the Pigna district, between the square that carries the same name and Via del Plebiscito, showing itself as a large structure with a square corner tower. Its walls are made of stones taken from Roman ruins, giving the building a squat and heavy appearance.
History
Venetian Cardinal Pietro Barbo commissioned the construction of this palace in 1455, and it later served as the residence for Pope Paul II. In the 16th century the building then became the seat of the Venetian embassy to the Holy See.
Culture
The National Museum of Palazzo Venezia contains medieval and Renaissance art collections, including works by Pisanello, Giorgione, and Carlo Maratta.
Practical
The museum inside opens daily and offers reduced rates for young Europeans under 25 years old. On the first Sunday of each month admission is free.
Did you know?
During the fascist era Mussolini used a hall on the first floor as his office and kept the windows lit at night to give the impression of constant work. From his balcony here he delivered several speeches to large crowds in Piazza Venezia.
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