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Who commissioned the Tempietto in Rome?
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Donato Bramante
Donato Bramante.
The Tempietto in Rome was commissioned by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Spain.2
While some historical accounts note that Donato Bramante was engaged to begin the project around 1502, the chapel itself—a small circular structure marking the traditional site of St. Peter’s martyrdom—was specifically commissioned by the Spanish monarchs.12