The external façade is unfinished, only the western part being completed in the 19th century according to Sangallo's design.
In 1923, the new wing was designed to "simulate the external façade of the original design".
The arena is noted for its impressive external facade.
He rolled into a sitting position, feeling the nervousness and depression return despite the momentary external facade.
Nearly every window of the thousands that are part of the external façade has its own custom shape.
But works proceeded slowly: on the external facade is inscribed the date 1556, and in the courtyard 1558.
In 1900, an external facade with a hall behind it was added to the palace.
It was renovated in 1970 with a new external facade of arches.
"No wonder they don't bother fancying up the external facades, with all this in store!"
The design should include a new external façade and atrium.