Located within the historic medieval heart of the Apostolic Palace, this room once served a variety of important roles over the centuries. Originally, it housed the cubicolarii, attendants responsible for overseeing the private chambers of the pope, and the palafrenieri, who were charged with carrying the sedia gestatoria, the pope's portable throne. By the sixteenth century, it had taken on a more formal role, serving as the venue for private meetings between the pope and the cardinals. Interestingly, it was once known as the "Parrot Room," a name likely linked to the tradition of keeping a colorful bird in the space. The room’s appearance as it stands today is the result of sixteenth-century redesign efforts. Its coffered wooden ceiling, attributed to designs by Raphael, showcases symbols and motifs linked to its prominent benefactor, Pope Leo X Medici (1513–1521). The walls are decorated with an elaborate architectural scheme, including painted columns supporting a band of ornamentation adorned with garlands and cherubic figures. Between these columns are painted niches containing depictions of Apostles and Saints, while below, there are artistic renderings that portray the dramatic events associated with their lives. Above these scenes, allegorical representations of Virtues can also be seen.