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Villa Rospigliosi, a building that’s at once somber and majestic, stands on beautiful hilltops in the countryside surrounding Lamporecchio. A residence built by the nobleman Giulio Rospigliosi, better known as Pope Clement IX. He chose one of the most distinguished architects of the time, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The main living room, on the ground floor, is decorated with frescoes depicting mythological figures and personifications of the zodiac. On either side are winding spiral staircases leading upstairs. In front of the facade is a vast flat garden, home to an elliptical chapel. Finally, a boundless park surrounds the villa with 29 hectares of green. Today, Villa Rospigliosi is also an important starred gourmet destination, offering its guests fine cuisine well worth discovering.
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