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It is an oasis of peace in the heart of the city, dominated by perfection and harmony, but also the fulcrum of the palace that Cardinal Pietro Barbo, the future Pope Paul II, had built in the second half of the fifteenth century and which still remains today a majestic example of Renaissance architecture.
From the fifteenth-century courtyard, transformed into a garden during the nineteenth century, some key elements of the palace can be admired. The eastern side of the courtyard is closed by the side of the medieval Basilica of San Marco, with its Romanesque bell tower. The north-eastern side is occupied by a portico on two orders, perhaps built by Marco Barbo, nephew of Paul II, upon the death of his uncle. The construction has a clear classical matrix: the most obvious source of inspiration is the Colosseum. However, the paternity remains uncertain, there are those who think of a direct involvement of Leon Battista Alberti and those who believe it is more likely that its architect was Francesco del Borgo.
From the fifteenth-century courtyard, transformed into a garden during the nineteenth century, some key elements of the palace can be admired. The eastern side of the courtyard is closed by the side of the medieval Basilica of San Marco, with its Romanesque bell tower. The north-eastern side is occupied by a portico on two orders, perhaps built by Marco Barbo, nephew of Paul II, upon the death of his uncle. The construction has a clear classical matrix: the most obvious source of inspiration is the Colosseum. However, the paternity remains uncertain, there are those who think of a direct involvement of Leon Battista Alberti and those who believe it is more likely that its architect was Francesco del Borgo.
My Favourite spot in Rome! If you want to take a break from all traffic and tourists, sneak in here and relax. Cheapest water in town. 0,8 €
Beautiful oasis in the heart of the city! Not very busy, you can find a bench to sit and chill a bit.
A place to visit with bronze artifacts, wonderfully crafted statues, porcelain from many countries around the world dating back to the 1800s, metal armor of ancient warriors
Beautiful and quiet garden with wild parrots.
A place with such peace, feels everything slows down there.
A beautiful garden and a fountain in it. An ideal place to rest.