This rare penthouse overlooking Rome's Piazza Venezia sold for over £10 million

There's marble and frescoes worthy of a Tuscan master inside. Outside, the art sanctuary culminates in terraces opening onto the Roman skyline.

By Laura Pacelli

10 September 2026

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If Michelangelo Buonarroti had to choose a home in modern-day Rome, his search would almost certainly have led him to the Campitelli district. Nestled between the Roman Forum and the Campidoglio’s grand staircase—the monumental Renaissance square he himself designed for Pope Paul III—stands a residence that perfectly embodies that ideal tension between material, form, and monumentality that made the Tuscan master immortal. A magical place where eternal beauty meets unique charm.

A visceral bond exists between the Tuscan genius and Rome, marked by works that have redefined the history of architecture and art worldwide: from the Pietà in St. Peter’s to the titanic frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, all the way to the design for the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. An artist who saw sculpture as the act of “removing the superfluous” from the marble to free the soul of the work. Upon entering this magnificent 350-square-meter penthouse spread over three levels—sold for over 12 million Euros by Lionard Luxury Real Estate—one senses a profound echo of this architectural and classical vision.

The very structure of the building evokes the dynamism and grandeur of Michelangelo’s innovations. A pivotal element of the interior architectural composition is an imposing spiral staircase—a true functional sculpture that connects the levels and leads to the master suite.In every room, the design engages with archaeology and history. The floors of fine marble, inlaid with masterful craftsmanship, evoke Buonarroti’s passion for the purest stone, such as the Carrara marble he personally selected.

The walls, embellished with frescoes depicting bucolic and mythological themes, complement the intricately crafted coffered ceilings, creating an interplay of volumes and heights reminiscent of the imposing halls of Renaissance and papal palaces. Marble busts and bas-reliefs dot the reception rooms, transforming the home into a private gallery where the human figure and Roman classicism take centre stage, just as they do in the master’s sculptural poetry.

The true crowning glory of this residence is revealed on the top floor: three panoramic terraces arranged on multiple levels, totalling 250 square meters, offering a private vantage point over Rome’s architecture. From the glass-enclosed veranda to the open-air terraces, the view takes in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, the Altar of the Fatherland, and Piazza Venezia. Living in these outdoor spaces means being immersed in the same dramatic light and the same vistas that inspired the great masters of the Renaissance. Furnished with marble sculptures and large reception tables, the terraces extend the living experience toward the Roman sky, demonstrating how architecture, urban landscape, and sculptural art can merge into a single, extraordinary work of art designed to be lived in.