The Palazzo Donatelli-Ricci
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(a) Via Giulia
in the map of G. De Rossi of Rome (1693).
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(b) Palazzo
Donatelli Ricci
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Apart from the churches described in the specific page, in
Via Giulia there are sumptuous palazzi, like the Palazzo Sacchetti,
and the Palazzo Donatelli-Ricci, where our apartment is situated.
Owned by the Sacchetti, a Florentine family, the former palazzo
was built by Nanni di Baccio Bigio. The Cardinal's Audience
Hall, on the first floor, was decorated by Francesco Salviati.
In the above map of 1693, Via Giulia (running from left to
right) is seen from the Tiber. The Palazzo Sacchetti and the
Donatelli-Ricci, behind it, can be singled out. They are bound
by the Authority for the Environmental and Architectural properties.
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A plate on the side reminds
their importance (left photo). The two palazzi are remarkable,
with a facade adorned by decorated windows. A fine feature
are the "finestre inginocchiate" (kneeling
ground-floor windows), in which the frame of each window
is supported on consoles (right photo). |
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Photo (b) shows the Palazzo in the intersection between Via
Giulia and a quiet side street (Via Sugarelli). The windows
of the apartment Julia face this street. They are the four
round arch ones to the right, on the second floor (third floor
in the USA). As you see, the shape of the windows, typical
of the 15th century windows, is different from that of the
windows to the left, revealing that the apartment belongs
to the most ancient part of the palazzo, two centuries older.
The photo also shows that the windows receive sunlight.
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The palazzo has an ancient mannerly layout. A stair adorned
with a statue, fine landings adorned with vases /plants,
and austere corridors endowed with furnitures bring to
the apt.. There is however also an elevator. The palazzo
includes also a courtyard, where the portier has his office
(concierge). |
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