Quirinal Palace

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Quirinal Palace built?Construction began in 1574, with significant additions over subsequent centuries
2. How big is Quirinal Palace?110,500 square meters (1,189,000 sq ft)
3. What is the location?Quirinal Hill, Rome, Italy
4. What is the notable former residents?30 Popes, 4 Kings of Italy, 12 Presidents of the Italian Republic
5. Where is the Quirinal Palace located?It is on the highest of Rome's seven hills, overlooking the city.
6. Who lives in the Quirinal Palace today?The President of the Italian Republic lives and works there.

Papal Conclave: The process by which a new Pope is elected by the College of Cardinals.
European Restoration: The period after Napoleon's defeat when monarchies were re-established across Europe.
Italian Unification: The historical process that led to the formation of the Kingdom of Italy in the 19th century.