Three great architects
Palazzo Barberini
In 1627 Pope Urban VIII commissioned Carlo Maderno to build Palazzo Barberini. Maderno was assisted by his nephew, Borromini. When Maderno died, in 1629, Bernini took over, keeping Borromini as his assistant. The palace was completed in 1633.
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