The Palazzo dei Papi, also known as the Palace of the Popes, is a significant monumental palace located in the heart of Viterbo, Italy. Built in the 13th century, it was enlarged to accommodate the papal residence, as the Papal Curia was moved to Viterbo by Pope Alexander IV in 1257 due to political conflicts in Rome. The construction of the palace was commissioned by the Captain of the People, Raniero Gatti, and it provided a great audience hall and a loggia raised on a barrel vault for the Popes. It took around 1266, about, for the construction to be completed. The palace remains one of the most important historical monuments in Viterbo, standing alongside the Duomo di Viterbo (Viterbo Cathedral).
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