Holy Deer San Lorenzo City Lodge is now the crown jewel of
the Barbini’s extraordinary showplaces. This luxurious 350-m2 space
is not only graced by stunning baroque frescoes and situated within
a palazzo built by the genius architect Francesco Borromini, but
also buzzes with an intriguing story of the forbidden love between
a pope and his sister-in-law, Olimpia Pamphilj.
Price based on 7 night stay. Property also available per night.
Holy Deer San Lorenzo City Lodge is now the crown jewel of
the Barbini’s extraordinary showplaces. This luxurious 350-m2 space
is not only graced by stunning baroque frescoes and situated within
a palazzo built by the genius architect Francesco Borromini, but
also buzzes with an intriguing story of the forbidden love between
a pope and his sister-in-law, Olimpia Pamphilj.
The apartment lies at the crossroads of Baroque Architecture. Located inside the church of Sant’Agnesein Agone, attributed to Francesco Borromini, andoverlooking the Fountain of the Four Rivers by GianLorenzo Bernini
The two secluded rooms are linked to one another through a study, music room, library, lounge for conversing or watching TV, dining room and kitchen. The individual spaces adjoin through open doors, unified by white and gilded stuccos, a grey terracotta floor, double-leaf doors and sumptuous frescoes.
The kitchen greets the guest with a full wall customshelving backed by with a brilliant gold and filled withbeautiful objects. The wall gives weight and balance to the kitchen, its structure and lighting a sense of calm. Chef avaiable on request.
Holy Deer is in fact laid out in the shape of a horseshoe. At the two extremes, cleverly tucked away, are the two bedrooms. One bedroom overlooks the romantic Via dell’Anima and leads into an elegant walk-in closet; the other, the sumptuous Pope’s Room, looks directly onto Piazza Navona.
Each room has its own beautiful ensuite bathroom.
