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The '''Palazzo Senatorio''' is a major building and landmark located in the city of [[Rome]]. It was built on top of one of the Seven Hills of Rome, and was constructed during the 13th and 14th centuries. | The '''Palazzo Senatorio''' is a major building and landmark located in the city of [[Rome]]. It was built on top of one of the Seven Hills of Rome, and was constructed during the 13th and 14th centuries. | ||
==Database Entry== | |||
''Built during the 13th and 14th century as the Senatorial seat for administration of justice in Rome, the Palazzo is the dominating structure of the Campidoglio. Tourists today would see an impressive double, flighted staircase in front, which was designed by Michelangelo. | |||
Not only intended to induce fear in the climacophobic, these stairs were a part of a commission Michelangelo received to redo several of the buildings on the Campidoglio at the behest of Pope Paul III for the sole purpose of impressing Charles V, then ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. Basically, the Renaissance political equivalent of a toddler doing headstands for his daddy.'' | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 13 July 2011
The Palazzo Senatorio is a major building and landmark located in the city of Rome. It was built on top of one of the Seven Hills of Rome, and was constructed during the 13th and 14th centuries.
Database Entry
Built during the 13th and 14th century as the Senatorial seat for administration of justice in Rome, the Palazzo is the dominating structure of the Campidoglio. Tourists today would see an impressive double, flighted staircase in front, which was designed by Michelangelo. Not only intended to induce fear in the climacophobic, these stairs were a part of a commission Michelangelo received to redo several of the buildings on the Campidoglio at the behest of Pope Paul III for the sole purpose of impressing Charles V, then ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. Basically, the Renaissance political equivalent of a toddler doing headstands for his daddy.
Trivia
- The Palazzo is one of the Territories that can be bought in Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy.
- In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, it is a View Point and Rift location.