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The Quirinal Palace (known in Italian as the '''''Quirinale''''') is the Official Residence of the President Of The Italian Republic upon the Quirinal Hill , one of the Seven Hills Of Rome . The palace, located on the ''Via del Quirinale'' and facing onto the ''Piazza del Quirinale'', was built in 1573 by Pope Gregory XIII as a papal summer residence. It was also used as the location for many papal Conclave s. It served as a papal residence until 1871 . In September, 1870 , what was left of the Papal States was overthrown. About five months later, in 1871 , Rome became the capital of the new Kingdom Of Italy . The palace became the official royal residence of the Kings of Italy, though in reality some monarchs, notably King Victor Emmanuel III (reigned 1900 - 1946 ) actually lived in a private residence elsewhere, the Quirinale being used simply as an office and for state functions. The Façade was designed by Domenico Fontana . Its 'Great Chapel' was designed by Carlo Maderno . It contains frescos by Guido Reni , but the most famous fresco is the ''Blessing Christ'' by Melozzo Da Forlì , placed over the stairs. Its grounds include a famous set of gardens laid out in the Eighteenth Century . EXTERNAL LINKS
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