Lateran Palace, Rome
Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 00184 Roma, Italia
The Lateran Palace (Palazzo del Laterano) in Rome is a former papal residence. Today there is the Vatican Historical Museum located inside its building. Besides that, the palace also houses the office of the Vicariate of Rome as well as the residential apartments of the Cardinal Vicar. The ...
Quirinal Palace, Rome
Piazza del Quirinale, 00187 Roma, Italia
The Quirinal Palace is a building that was built in the 16th century and is located on the hill of the same name in Rome, the highest of the seven hills of the city. Currently, the palace serves as the official residence of the President of Italy. In front of the palace entrance there is the ...
Farnese Palace, Rome
Piazza Farnese 67, 00100 Roma, Italia
The Farnese Palace in Rome is one of the prime examples of Renaissance architecture. It was commissioned by Pope Paul III to be built by the best architects and artists of that time. For over a hundred years the palace has been serving as the French embassy. The main entrance of this exquisite ...
Nuovo Palace, Rome
Piazza del Campidoglio, Roma, Italia
The Nuovo Palace (Palazzo Nuovo) is considered to be a part of the Capitoline Museums in Rome. Its façade looks like it’s reflecting Palazzo dei Conservatori located on the opposite side of the Capitoline Square. This was an idea of the great Michelangelo who wanted to create a harmonious area ...
Altemps Palace, Rome
Piazza di Sant'Apollinare 46, 00186 Roma, Italia
The Altemps Palace in Rome is situated between the Tiber and Piazza Navona. It exterior remained practically unchanged since late 16th century even despite being under different ownership. The palace has a theater and a chapel as well as a belvidere built inside of it. A cozy courtyard where ...
Palazzo Spada, Roma
Piazza Capo di Ferro 13, Rome, Lazio, Italy
The Palazzo Spada is a palace located near the Palazzo Farnese and Ponte Sisto, in the very heart of Rome, basically on Tiber’s shore. Back in the day, it served as a residence for Italian Catholic noble family Spada, but today it is a place where meetings of Council of State are held at. ...
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