Palazzo dei Congressi

Coordinates: 41°50′02″N 12°28′28″E / 41.83389°N 12.47444°E / 41.83389; 12.47444
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Palazzo dei Congressi
Front view of the palazzo
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General information
LocationRome
Coordinates41°50′02″N 12°28′28″E / 41.83389°N 12.47444°E / 41.83389; 12.47444

Palazzo dei Congressi (formally: Palazzo dei Ricevimenti e dei Congressi) is a building located in the

Universal Exposition. Construction started in 1938 but was cancelled due to World War II
. It was completed in 1954.

Due to its large size, the palazzo hosted the fencing part of the modern pentathlon events for the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Gallery

  • Entrance hall
    Entrance hall
  • Winners of the 1960 Olympic fencing tournament held in the palazzo
    Winners of the 1960 Olympic fencing tournament held in the palazzo
  • Entrance 'L' at the palazzo. In the reflection of the door the Colosseo Quadrato can be seen reflected.
    Entrance 'L' at the palazzo. In the reflection of the door the
    Colosseo Quadrato
    can be seen reflected.

In popular culture

  • The building serves as the backdrop in several shots of the Ac!d Reign Chronicles, a collaborative video project between
    Hana Pestle
    .

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