What was the history of the Pamphili family?

Pamphili (often with the final long i orthography, Pamphilj) was one of the papal families deeply entrenched in Catholic Church, Roman and Italian politics of the 16th and 17th centuries. Later, the Pamphili family line merged with the Doria and Landi family lines to form the Doria-Pamphili-Landi family line.

Who was the pope in the Palazzo Pamphilj?

The roof terrace is open to the public, with a renowned restaurant and bar that showcases the Roman skyline, and frequent concerts, often featuring Italian opera. In 1644, Cardinal Giambattista Pamphilj of the powerful Pamphilj family, who already owned a palace between the Piazza Navona and the Via Pasquino, became Pope Innocent X.

When did Giambattista Pamphilj become Pope Innocent X?

In 1644, Cardinal Giambattista Pamphilj of the powerful Pamphilj family, who already owned a palace between the Piazza Navona and the Via Pasquino, became Pope Innocent X. With this election came the desire for a larger more magnificent building to reflect his family’s increased prestige.

Who was the nephew of the Pope Camillo Pamphili?

Camillo Francesco Maria Pamphili (1644), the Pope’s nephew and son of Olimpia Maidalchini, the Pope’s sister-in-law and close adviser. He later renounced his cardinalate to marry Olimpia Aldobrandini, widow of Paolo Borghese

What are the attractions of Villa Doria Pamphili?

The huge green space in fact stands out for its variety and offers a lot of different attractions such as: the secret garden, a suggestive elliptical lake and several streams of water.

Where is the Doria Pamphilj Gallery in Rome?

The Doria Pamphilj Gallery is on the main street of Corso in the heart of Rome. It is a family home that has an upstairs world class art gallery. We were in Rome before the pandemic and the gallery was nearly empty. The audio guide is a gem because it is narrated by the family’s current prince.

Where was the Palazzo Pamphili in Rome located?

The Palazzo Pamphili in Rome. The Pamphili family (often with the final long i orthography, Pamphilj) was one of the papal families deeply entrenched in Catholic Church, Roman and Italian politics of the 16th and 17th centuries.

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