Palazzo Venezia

Palazzo Venezia is one of the most prestigious building in the capital. In the mid-16th century, Cardinal Paolo Barbo began work for the costruction of his residence incorporating the medioeval tower (called "Torre della Biscia"). After the election of the cardinal to the papal throne with the name of Pope Paul II, the palace became the papal palace. In 1564 Pope Pius IV allowed the ambassadors of the Republic of Venice to lodge in part of the building. In 1806 it became the seat of the French administration by order of Napoleon. It was restored several times in the 18th and 19th century. In 1924 the palace became a museum of Art and Archeology. It was also the seat of the Fascist government of Mussolini from 1929 to 1944. Mussolini set up his office on the first floor of the Palace.

From Trajan's Market to Theatre of Marcellus

Piazza Venezia Vittoriano
Palazzo Venezia
Church Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Capitoline of Rome
Theatre of Marcellus