Palazzo dell'Agricoltura, Government palace in Via XX Settembre, Rome, Italy.
Description
The Palazzo dell'Agricoltura is a government building on Via XX Settembre in Rome that rises across three stories and carries Latin inscriptions on its facade. The structure blends various architectural styles to express the different functions of its interior spaces.
History
The Ministry of Agriculture commissioned construction between 1908 and 1914 to create a center for farm policy in Italy at this location. The building rose during a period when modernizing Italian agriculture was a key national goal.
Culture
The National Agricultural Historical Library inside preserves documents about Italian farming heritage and shows how central this work was to the nation's growth. Visitors today can see the special collections that connect the country's story to its land.
Practical
The building sits in a central location and can be reached from two metro stations, making it simple for visitors to arrive. Those wanting to see the interior should plan for guided tours, which can be organized for groups.
Did you know?
The interior holds special artworks, frescoes, and colored glass windows that show scenes from farming and rural life. These artistic details are easy to miss at first glance but reward those who take time to notice them.
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