Royal Chapel

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Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

The Royal Chapel built at the same time as the Royal Villa was placed by the architect Giuseppe Piermarini at the junction point between the northern wing and the rustic kitchen, contrasting the symmetrical Cavallerizza.

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

It has a Greek cross plan inserted in a square-shaped external perimeter and is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

Designed by the architect Piermarini both structurally and in the richness of the internal decoration which is embellished with the stuccos of Giocondo Alberto Elli.

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

One of the famous workers who under the direction of the Imperial Royal Architect Giuseppe Piermarini brings their tribute to complex beauty.

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

We also remember Traballesi, Maggiolini and Andrea Appiani, all of whom will also lend their work to Brera with the architect from Foligno.

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

Among the scenographic decorations of Albertolli we find repeatedly the figure of the octagon recalled in the logo of the monumental complex of Royal Villa.

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

Royal ChapelReggia di Monza

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