The Papal Nunciature, or the Manor House, as it is called in Ottawa, is the historically grand abode of the Pope’s man in Ottawa.
The Papal Nunciature, or the Manor House, as it is called in Ottawa, is the historically grand abode of the Pope’s man in Ottawa.
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The Papal Nunciature, or the Manor House, as it is called in Ottawa, is the historically grand abode of the Pope’s man in Ottawa.
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A wood-panelled library is decorated with cream-coloured furniture and draperies.
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His Excellency, Most Reverend Luigi Bonazzi poses amid the frescoes at his residence.
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The main receiving room has a fireplace, elaborately painted crown mouldings and gold-accented furnishings.
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The staircases in the home are panelled with blue and white hand-painted motifs of grapes and flowers. They are restored and repaired by artists whenever required.
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The Holy See purchased much of the furniture previously owned by the Wilsons, and then rounded out its decor with items from the Vatican Museum.
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Light abounds thanks to large windows throughout the residence.
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The sunroom, a later addition, offers an amazing view of the grounds, which overlook the Ottawa River.
