Villa Pia, Vatican City


Related person
Pirro Ligorio (architect)
Date
1558-1562
Location
Europe->Italy->Santa Sede (Holy See)->Rome (Vatican City)
Description
Located between the Villa Belvedere and Saint Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican Gardens. The site is detailed and elaborately decorated with pebble mosaics and seashells set in stucco. Vatican City is surrounded by Rome, Italy. Submitted by Jacqueline Gargus for ARCH 601: History of Architecture.
Style/Period
16th Century (1500 - 1599 CE)