Palazzo Chigi, Government palace in Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy.
The Renaissance palace stands near Via del Corso, featuring a courtyard with a fountain and an elaborate staircase leading to state rooms.
Construction began in 1562 under Giacomo della Porta for the Aldobrandini family before the Chigi family acquired it in 1659.
The palace contains the Library Hall, established in the late 17th century to store Cardinal Flavio Chigi's collection of manuscripts.
The building functions as the official residence of Italy's Prime Minister and the meeting place for the Council of Ministers since 1961.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed at the palace in 1770, with Charles Edward Stuart among the attendees.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1580
Architects: Giacomo della Porta
Official opening: 1580
Architectural style: Mannerist architecture, Renaissance architecture, baroque architecture
Address: Piazza Colonna 370, Roma
Website: https://governo.it
GPS coordinates: 41.90123,12.47977
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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