Palazzo Branconio dell'Aquila, Renaissance palazzo in Borgo district, Rome, Italy
The palace featured innovative architectural elements, including complex rhythms, ornate medallions, and decorative surface details along its impressive facade.
Raphael designed this palace around 1520 for Giovanni Battista Branconio dell'Aquila, a papal advisor and goldsmith who supported arts in Rome.
The palace marked a departure from traditional Renaissance design principles, introducing new architectural approaches that influenced later Roman buildings.
While the original palace no longer exists, visitors can examine its historical location near St Peter's Square, where it stood until 1661.
A detailed pen and ink drawing of the palace facade, created around 1560 by Giovanni Battista Naldini, remains preserved in the Uffizi Gallery.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1520
Architects: Raphael
Creator: Raphael
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.90228,12.45872
Latest update: April 27, 2025 18:54
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