Tempietto, High Renaissance temple in Trastevere, Rome, Italy
The circular Tempietto features sixteen granite columns surrounding a central chamber, topped by a dome and decorated with classical elements.
Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella commissioned architect Donato Bramante to build this temple between 1502 and 1510 at Saint Peter's martyrdom site.
The structure combines Roman architectural elements, including references to the Temple of Vesta and the Pantheon, establishing new standards for Renaissance design.
Visitors access the Tempietto through the Spanish Royal Academy entrance, located north of San Pietro in Montorio church on Gianicolo Hill.
The temple serves as a prototype for the larger Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and contains a crypt marking the exact spot of martyrdom.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1500s
Architects: Donato Bramante
Architectural style: High Renaissance, Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.88875,12.46642
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:29
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