Villa Madama

   

 

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Is built on the slopes of Monte Mario and is one of the finest examples of Renaissance town house, where various elements flow together, recalling, in particular, the antique decorations. After a long period of decay, the building was restored in 1913 by Pia Piacentini, who completed the right hand half of the semicircle with the building behind, formerly put in order in the 1700's.
Designed by Raphael in 1519 for Julius de Medici, later Pope Clement VII. Only a small part of the initial plan remains, drawn up in collaboration with Antonio da Sangallo, young and known only from two plans, some studies and a letter from the artist The reference to the antique is a decisive factor in the building - especially to Pliny's villa, seen, in particular, in the integration of the decorations (typically archaeological) and architecture.The building, finished by the student Giulio Romano, is on grandiose constructions in niche form (given the steepness of the ground) that support the palace, completely immersed in lawns, '. which, arran_ed in terraces,. cre- l
 
     
   
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