Palazzo Salviati

Palazzo Salviati is a Renaissance palace in Trastevere featuring a symmetrical facade divided into five vertical sections with a central portal topped by a balcony and iron windows. The building currently houses the Institute for Defense Studies, which contains a specialized library focused on military and geopolitical research.

The palace was built in the first half of the 16th century by Filippo Adimari on a former vineyard site. Cardinal Giovanni Salviati acquired the building in 1552 and gave it his name.

The interior chapel displays architectural elements influenced by Bramante's style and designed by Giulio Romano. These spaces reflect the artistic preferences that were popular in Renaissance Rome.

The building now serves as a research institute and can only be viewed from the street, with the facade clearly visible from ground level. The best time for photographs is in the early morning or late afternoon when light highlights the facade details.

In October 1943, the building served as a temporary detention facility for Jewish citizens awaiting deportation during World War II. This dark chapter remains an important part of the site's local history that many visitors overlook.