The Rome Policlinico Umberto I: An Innovative Project

Abstract

The Rome Policlinico Umberto I is an example of the tendency, arleady in place at the end of the XIX century, to reunite in a single architectural compound hospital-clinics, laboratories, teaching rooms, and libraries, so as to satisfy the need of University research and education. Guido Baccelli was the Promoter of the project: his political and scientific commitment are proved by the imposing architectural structure and by the economic effort that were needed to build the Policlinico. 

Key words: Policlinico Umberto I - Hospital - History