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The top part of the Nymphaeum loggia at Villa Giulia (it has two floors below this, below ground). The Villa was built for Pope Julius III, started in 1551 and completed around 1553, as a place to relax at and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This loggia was designed by the architect Bartolomeo Ammannati. This was built to offer some coolness during the hot Italian summers (would have been perfect this day when I was visiting, which was quite terribly hot, but the area below is roped off and visitors not allowed).
Today the villa houses the National Etruscan Museum.
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