Villa Madama, Renaissance villa in Monte Mario, Rome, Italy
The villa features a loggia with segmented columns, terraced gardens, and an open-center casino on the slopes of Monte Mario.
Cardinal Giulio de Medici commissioned Raphael to design the villa in 1518, but construction halted after his death in 1520.
The interior contains frescoes by Giulio Romano and stucco reliefs by Giovanni da Udine, inspired by rediscovered ancient Roman decorations.
The Italian government now uses Villa Madama for international diplomatic meetings and press conferences, with restricted public access.
The garden includes the Elephant Fountain, commemorating an Indian elephant named Annone presented during Pope Leo X consecration in 1514.
Location: Municipio I
Architects: Raphael
Official opening: 1525
Architectural style: High Renaissance
Address: Via di Villa Madama - Roma
GPS coordinates: 41.92835,12.45278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:39
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