Palazzo Salimei

Piazza di S. Simeone, 00186 Roma RM

Rating: 5.0 ★ (4 ratings)

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Consistent flow, but the drain may be somewhat clogged. Basin is the perfect depth for those of us who like to wash our faces and take fountain baths. The water quality is clean, very fresh. Two thumbs up from this hombre. Hope it doesn't dry up like some of the other great fountains in town. INTRODUCTION: A SILENT WITNESS TO AN IMPORTANT PERIOD LOCATION: Palazzo Salimei is located in the historic center of Rome, Rione V (Ponte), in Piazza di San Simeone. HISTORY BRIEF: It is a 16th-century building that was very important, having been the headquarters of the important Monte di Pietà until the early 17th century. For this reason, the palace was also called Monte Vecchio. The palace passed into the ownership of the Salimei Counts in the second half of the 18th century. ARCHITECTURE: The building is four stories high, with a monumental wooden portal framed with ashlar. All four floors have framed windows, and those on the first floor also have railings. On the second floor, there are miniature balconies, a product of the times. The Monte di Pietà coat of arms is still visible on the façade, a richly decorated plaque with scrolls and the institution's symbols. CONCLUSION: If you enjoy

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