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Quirinal Palace, Rome

Apr 232009

The Quirinal Palace (Quirinale) is the official residence of the President of the Italian Republic on the Quirinal Hill, the tallest of the seven hills of Rome. The palace, located on the Via del Quirinale and facing onto the Piazza del Quirinale, was built in 1573 by Pope Gregory XIII as a papal summer residence. It was also used as the location for papal conclaves in 1823, 1829, 1831, and 1846. It served as a papal residence and housed the central offices responsible for the civil government of the Papal States until 1870.

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In September, 1870, what was left of the Papal States was overthrown. About five months later, in 1871, Rome became the capital of the new Kingdom of Italy. The palace was occupied during the invasion of Rome and became the official royal residence of the Kings of Italy, though in reality some monarchs, notably King Victor Emmanuel III (reigned 1900-1946) actually lived in a private residence elsewhere, the Quirinale being used simply as an office and for state functions. The monarchy was abolished in 1946 and the Palace became the official residence and workplace for the Presidents of the Italian Republic. Some, still, declined the Colle residence and kept their usual Roman residence: for example, Sandro Pertini preferred his old flat near the Trevi fountain. Rome travel deals.
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Palazzo Madama, Rome

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Dec 212008

Palazzo Madama is a palace in Rome, currently house of the Senate of the Italian Republic. It was built atop the ruins of the ancient baths of Nero, next to Piazza Navona.

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The terrain had been acquired in the Middle Ages by the monks of the Abbey of Farfa, who later ceded it to France. The new building was begun at the end of the 15th century and completed in 1505, for the Medici family. It housed two Medici cardinals and cousins, Giovanni and Giuliano, who both later became popes as Leo X and Clement VII, respectively. Catherine de’ Medici, Clement VII’s niece, also lived here before she was married to Henry, son of King Francis I of France in 1533. As well as Cardinal Francesco Maria Del Monte, patron of the artist Caravaggio, who died here. Rome travel guides.
Palazzo Madama, Rome GPS coordinates: 41° 53′ 57.09″ N, 12° 28′ 27.4″ E

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Dec 142008

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Rome GPS travel routes in format for Garmin devices, with picture taken from Google Earth. File is free for download and it can be used for perfect travel Rome sightseeing tours, Rome travel guides, Rome vacation planning and Rome travel packages.

Rome attraction landmarks included in route: Cappella Sistina, Colosseo, Fontana Di Trevi, Foro Romano E Palatino, Musei Vaticani, Pantheon, Piazza Di Spagna, Piazza Navona, Piazza Del Popolo, Via Veneto

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The Capitoline Museums, Rome

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Aug 012008

The Capitoline Museums are a group of art and archeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the famous Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy.

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The museums are contained in three palazzi surrounding a central trapezoidal piazza in a plan conceived by Michelangelo Buonarroti in 1536 and executed over a period of over 400 years. The history of the museums can be traced to 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV donated a collection of important ancient bronzes to the people of Rome and located them on Capitoline Hill. Since then, the museums’ collection has grown to include a large number of ancient Roman statues, inscriptions, and other artifacts; a collection of medieval and Renaissance art; and collections of jewels, coins, and other items. The museums are owned and operated by the municipality of Rome. Rome travel guides.

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