16th-century Roman palazzo Palazzo Sacchetti listed for sale by Sotheby's Realty

Palazzo Sacchetti, a 16th-century palazzo on Via Giulia in Rome, has been listed for sale by Sotheby's Realty Italia. Designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger starting in 1542, the palazzo was originally built as Sangallo's residence. After his death, it was acquired by the Ricci di Montepulciano family, then in 1608 by the Archbishop of Naples, and later by the Sacchetti family in the 17th century, who owned it until 2015. The last heir sold a portion to French entrepreneur Robert De Balkany, who died the same year. The property served as a filming location for Paolo Sorrentino's 2013 film "La Grande Bellezza." The listing describes the piano nobile as spanning 2,025 square meters, with a 275-square-meter terrace, four balconies, a 688-square-meter garden, and a 70-square-meter nymphaeum. It includes 12 salons with marble statues, decorated ceilings, and frescoes by Francesco Salviati, Pietro da Cortona, Jacopino del Conte, and Agostino Ciampelli. Additional structures include rear buildings, warehouses, parking, a three-story building with five apartments, an independent apartment on Via Giulia, a two-story space on Vicolo del Cefalo, and a three-story office, totaling over 32,000 square meters. The sale is confidential. The article expresses hope that a foundation, company, or patron will purchase the property to open a museum or cultural space. As of September 2023, the property is no longer for sale.