Chigi Palace
building in Rome, Italy
The Palazzo Chigi (Italian: Palazzo Chigi [paˈlattso ˈkiːdʒi]) is a historic palace located in the center of Rome, Italy, Since 1961, it has been the seat of the Italian Government and the residence of the Prime Minister of Italy.
Chigi Palace | |
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Palazzo Chigi | |
General information | |
Town or city | Rome |
Country | Italy |
Coordinates | 41°54′05″N 12°28′47″E / 41.9014°N 12.4797°E |
Current tenants | Giorgia Meloni (2022–present) |
Construction started | 1562 |
Completed | 1580 |
Client | Aldobrandini family Chigi family |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Giacomo della Porta Carlo Maderno |
Other websites
change- (in Italian) History of Palazzo Chigi, Website of the Italian government
- (in Italian) A look at Palazzo Chigi, Website of the Italian government
Media related to Chigi Palace at Wikimedia Commons
Preceded by Palazzo della Cancelleria |
Landmarks of Rome | Succeeded by Palazzo Colonna |