Palazzo di Propaganda Fide, Religious palace in Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy.
The Palazzo di Propaganda Fide displays two distinct facades: one by Bernini facing Piazza di Spagna and another by Borromini along Via di Propaganda.
Built between 1644 and 1667, the palace has served as headquarters for the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples since 1626.
The Missionary Museum inside the palace contains artifacts and documents from four centuries of Catholic missionary activities across different continents.
The palace maintains extraterritorial status as Vatican property, operating independently from Italian jurisdiction while housing administrative offices and a museum.
Borromini designed the Chapel of the Magi within the palace, incorporating curved corners and specific window placements to create natural light effects.
Location: Municipio I
Architects: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Francesco Borromini
Part of: Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Extraterritorial properties of the Holy See
GPS coordinates: 41.90417,12.48331
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:20
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