Private home of Innocenzo X for sale

by Tom Gallagher on Jan. 18, 2012

While paging through the glossy Christie's Real Estate magazine this weekend, I came across the unusual headline announcing the sale of the "Private Home of Pope Innocenzo X."

The property description goes like this:

"This magnificent property in Piazza Navona displays original Renaissance frescoes and decorations that are considered artistic masterpieces. Commissioned by Pope Innocenzo X in 1645, the 400-square-meter, or around 4,305-square-foot, home has vaulted ceilings and a balcony viewing the piazza and Bernini's Fountain of Four Rivers. This is a unique opportunity to live amid historical ambiance."

No doubt. The cost to live in such ambiance: "Price upon request."

For more on this property, including 28 pictures, see Christie's website.

As Gomer Pyle would say,

Submitted by anonymous (not verified) on Jan. 18, 2012.

As Gomer Pyle would say, "Surprise, surprise, surprise", the culture of clericalism is not a recent occurrence, 'nothing is too good for father'.....

The Vatican should snatch

Submitted by Michael Scott (not verified) on Jan. 19, 2012.

The Vatican should snatch this one up. It would make an excellent retirement home for the present pope, and those of his successors who will end their term before death.

From your lips to God's ears!

Submitted by Jim McCrea (not verified) on Jan. 19, 2012.

From your lips to God's ears!

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