Description
Once the suburban residence of Giuliano Bascapè in the 15th century (whence its name 'la Gualtiera'), it was extended by Ferrante Gonzaga, governor of Milan, in the second half of the 16th century, with design by architect Domenico Giunti. The building is formed of a façade with a Doric order with, above, two orders with deep loggias. The present name recalls one of the owners, Alessandro Simonetta, exponent of the Vatican's diplomatic services.