Palazzo della Sapienza, Renaissance palace in central Rome, Italy
The three-story Palazzo della Sapienza features a courtyard leading to Sant'Ivo Church, with a distinct spiral tower visible across Rome's skyline.
Established in 1303 by Pope Boniface VIII, the palace functioned as Rome's primary university until 1935, when it transformed into the State Archive.
The building incorporates architectural elements that merge Renaissance and Baroque styles, with papal coats of arms decorating its stone facade.
Located on Corso del Rinascimento, the palace stands 2 kilometers from the Colosseum and maintains regular hours for archive research purposes.
The interior chapel of Sant'Ivo follows a geometric plan shaped like a bee, representing the symbol of Pope Urban VIII's Barberini family.
Location: Rome
Architects: Guidetto Guidetti
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 41.89817,12.47455
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:02
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