Triangolo Barberini is an abandoned 17th-century baroque-style building in Palestrina, Italy. It is famous for its strange but unique architectural plan. The architect of the eccentric structure was Giovanni Battista Contini who worked for the Barberini family, an aristocratic Italian dynasty.
The ”Triangolo” in the name of the building, which means triangular, highlights the elaborate geometric design of the building. It consists of two equilateral triangles surmounted by a hexagon which is crowned by a roof terrace. The Triangolo presents an illusionary design and changes its appearance depending on the side it is viewed from. It might appear as a countryside mansion, a ship ready for sailing, or a fortress.
The building was most probably used as a hunting lodge but the main intended purpose of it is unclear due to the loss of the documents during World War II.
The Layout of Triangolo Barberini
