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The Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi (formerly known as the Hotel Cappellette di San Luigi) is a 4 star hotel, set in a renaissance palace built in 1585, and it combines modern technology with old world charm to ensure an unforgettable stay in the Eternal City. The hotel is ideal for quick and easy access to all of Rome's most famous attractions. |
Enjoying a superb historical city center location the Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi is located next to the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi still contains a reading room and a lounge which have remained the same for centuries... indeed, the Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi is a listed building and subsequently is protected by the Italian arts council. |
Since it's construction the Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi has been the home of many important Roman Families - none more so than Giulio Rospigliosi who became Pope Clement IX in 1667...
It is said that Italy is a country of saints, sinners and scholars and the phrase was never more appropriate than when used to describe the 400 year history of this government listed protected building. |
Constructed in the late 1500's the Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi was commissioned by the rich aristocratic Roman family the Rospigliosi who lived here for more than 150 years. In that time many prominent Roman and Religious persons were guests within the 12 foot thick walls. |
A centre of learning where poetry and art were frequently discussed in the hotel's 2 reading rooms. A symbol of Roman High-Society the Rospigliosi was the birthplace of many famous paintings, music and novels all composed by prominent Roman literary figures of the period... To this day every corner of the building perpetuates an atmosphere of knowledge and learning.
Full of surprises and secrets the Antico Rospigliosi is waiting to welcome you... |
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