Virginio Vespignani
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Virginio Vespignani was an Italian
architect
.
Vespignani was born in Rome
. A student of Luigi Poletti
, he was highly interested in classical architecture, becoming one of Roman neoclassical
academism's main figures.
In 1850 he built the neoclassical, domed Church of the Madonna dell’Archetto around the shrine of the Madonna in Palazzo Muti
. He worked for a time as papal architect, and his works in Rome include the completion, restoration and rebuilding of the external facade of Porta Pia
(1868) and the restoration of Santa Maria Maggiore and San Lorenzo fuori le mura
. He was also one of many participants in the reconstruction of the basilica of San Paolo
, and rebuilt Porta San Pancrazio
(1857) and Porta San Pancrazio
(1873) alone.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
.
Vespignani was born in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. A student of Luigi Poletti
Luigi Poletti (architect)
Luigi Poletti was an Italian neoclassical architect.-Biography:He was born in Modena.He studied under Raffaele Stern, and directed the reconstruction of Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura...
, he was highly interested in classical architecture, becoming one of Roman neoclassical
Neoclassicism
Neoclassicism is the name given to Western movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture that draw inspiration from the "classical" art and culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome...
academism's main figures.
In 1850 he built the neoclassical, domed Church of the Madonna dell’Archetto around the shrine of the Madonna in Palazzo Muti
Palazzo Muti
The Palazzo Muti should not be confused with the Palazzo Muti Papazzurri in the Piazza della Pilotta which was designed by Mattia de' Rossi in 1660....
. He worked for a time as papal architect, and his works in Rome include the completion, restoration and rebuilding of the external facade of Porta Pia
Porta Pia
Porta Pia is a gate in the Aurelian Walls of Rome, Italy. One of Pope Pius IV's civic improvements to the city, it is named after him. Situated at the end of a new street, the Via Pia, it was designed by Michelangelo in replacement for the Porta Nomentana situated several hundred meters...
(1868) and the restoration of Santa Maria Maggiore and San Lorenzo fuori le mura
San Lorenzo fuori le Mura
The Papal Basilica of Saint Lawrence outside the Walls is a Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica, located in Rome, Italy. The basilica is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and one of the five Patriarchal basilicas, each of which is assigned to a patriarchate. St...
. He was also one of many participants in the reconstruction of the basilica of San Paolo
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
The Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls , commonly known as St Paul's Outside the Walls, is one of four churches that are the great ancient major basilicas or papal basilicas of Rome: the basilicas of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Peter's and Saint Paul Outside the Walls...
, and rebuilt Porta San Pancrazio
Porta San Pancrazio
The Porta San Pancrazio is a gate in the district Janiculum, Rome, Italy.It was built in 1854 by Virginio Vespignani. It replaces the old one which was erected at the time of Pope Urban VIII and later severely damaged during battles in 1849....
(1857) and Porta San Pancrazio
Porta San Pancrazio
The Porta San Pancrazio is a gate in the district Janiculum, Rome, Italy.It was built in 1854 by Virginio Vespignani. It replaces the old one which was erected at the time of Pope Urban VIII and later severely damaged during battles in 1849....
(1873) alone.