Remembrance of a resurrection
Rome, Rome 00186
Review © 2009, Wcities
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Remembrance of a resurrection |
141 Corso Vittorio Emanuele Rome, Rome 00186 |
This splendid palazzo was rebuilt after the preceding building had been destroyed by fire during the Sack of Rome. Its slightly curved form is caused by the fact that it was built on the ruins of the Domitian theatre. The architect, Baldassarre Peruzzi, turned to ancient Roman monuments for inspiration, but the façade facing Piazza dei Massimi was built in Renaissance style, with frescoes depicting episodes from the Old and New Testaments. The building is open to the public for just one day every year, 16 March, to commemorate a miracle by San Filippo Neri who brought young Paolo Massimo back to life. Review © 2009, Wcities |
 Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne Photo: Anthony Majanlahti |
 Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne Photo: cristianocani |
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