Type: palazzi Date: 1721 / 1737 Period: Settecento (Had been fully expressed in Bernini, Borromini’s works. Ferdinando Fuga expressed a neoclassic influence (Facciata di Santa Maria Maggiore))
Address: Piazza del Quirinale, 41 (Centro Storico) Zone: Rione II Trevi
It is a sepulchral monument and a masterpiece of sculpture. Erected to immortalize Traiano's exploits, it is 42 meters high and was built in the 2nd century A.D.
The most famous fountain in Rome, made by architect Salvi in 1735 under Pope Clement XII, it is considered one of the most beautiful fountains in the world. The Dukes of Poli's building serves as background to the fountain.
In ancient times they were considered one of the wonders of the classical world; today they show only one small part of their splendour. The great complex, consisting of 150 premises, was planned by Apollodoro from Damascus for Trajan in the II century A.D.
It was, at first, a grand papal see, afterwards became the official residence of the Italian Royal Family and finally it became the President of the Republic's residence.