Palazzo Valentini
The Palazzo Valentini ( Palazzo Imperiali ) is a 16th century palazzo in the center of Rome not far from Piazza Venezia . Since 1873 it has been the seat of administration, initially in the Province of Rome, and since January 1, 2015 in the metropolitan city of Rome, capital and the prefecture.
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The current structure of the palazzo is characterized by its large portal, flanked by three windows on each side, with door frames and lintels and two travertine columns. Above it is a large balustrade. The large cornice with small windows, divided by three consoles , is surrounded by a balustrade . The courtyard is a portico in two orders and with five arcades on the short sides and nine along the long sides, divided by Doric pilasters and rich in ancient statues.
Palazzo's art treasures include the statue of Ulysses by Ugo Attardi , as well as works depicting “Aeneas and Anchises” and “Europe” created by Sandro Chia on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of the provincial administration of Rome.
After a major restoration and excavations under the Palazzo Valentini, it is now permanently accessible to the public. A small bath complex from the 2nd century was discovered seven meters below street level under the basement of the building.
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Coordinates: 41 ° 53 ′ 48 ″ N , 12 ° 29 ′ 2 ″ E