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The history begins
1620
The palace which hosts the hotel was built in 1620 for the Fonseca family, aristocrats of Portuguese origin. At the beginning of the 19th century it was sold to a French family, the Sauve, who converted the building into a luxury hotel.
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The 'Grand Tour'
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In 1800, thanks to its proximity to the Pantheon and the Parliament, the hotel has been the favorite venue of many artists, wealthy aristocrats, ecclesiastics and intellectuals who chose to stay at the Minerva during the Grand Tour.
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The visit of
POPE PIUS IX
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The hotel memories include some extraordinary visits, such as the one of Pope Pius IX who came to meet Cardinal Aguirre, Bishop of Guayquir. Given the affluence of high-ranking prelates, the hotel was provided with a chapel where priests could say the Holy Mass.
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From Stendhal to the three Tenors
Distinguished guests
The Hotel has an heritage of inestimable value thanks to the historical figures that, over 200 years, decided to stay at the Minerva.
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12 fine artworks
The collection of statues
The hotel’s hall is dominated by the statue of Minerva by the sculptor Rinaldo Rinaldi, an apprentice of Canova while the Olimpo ballroom hosts 12 beautiful statues by Rinaldi which represents the 4 elements, the 4 seasons and the 4 continents known at that time.
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Then and today
A welcoming home
The hotel has retained the atmosphere of a comfortable, welcoming aristocratic ‘home’.
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