Villa del Balbianello, Lenno
Via comoedia 5, 22016 Lenno, Lombardia Regione, Como Provincia, Italia
Villa del Balbianello, the queen of the villas of Lake Como, lies on top of the tiny wooded cape of Lavedo, near the ancient village of Lenno (Lombardy). The luxurious terraced gardens of the villa, beautiful architecture and wonderful views of the lake attract not only thousands of tourists, but ...
Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
Piazza della Signoria, Firenze, Italia
The Palazzo Vecchio in Florence is one of the most memorable sights of the city. The palace was built in the 13th century. Historically the place used to house the city authorities, today, however, the palazzo is considered to be a museum that possesses a lot of exhibits. The Arnolfo Tower crowns ...
Graneri Palace, Turin
Via Giambattista Bogino 9, 10123 Torino, Italia
Graneri Palace (Palazzo Graneri della Roccia) is one of the most luxurious and presentable palace in Turin. Its interior makes you admire it, but in fact the palazzo was not a noble residence. At least not quite. The building in the center of the city in the 19th century became the real art’s ...
Papal Palace, Castel Gandolfo
Piazza della Libertà 7, Castel Gandolfo 00040, Roma, Italia
Papal villa is located 22 km from the Vatican and 15 km from Rome, in the small town of Castel Gandolfo, with a population of 9000 people. It is located on an area of about 50 hectares, much of which consists of orchards and vineyards.
The summer residence of the pontiffs consists of:
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Palazzo Pamphilj, Rome
Via del Corso 305, 00186 Roma, Italia
On the Via Corso, near Piazza Venezia in Rome, is the famous Palazzo Pamphilj. The building consists of more than a thousand rooms and occupies an entire block. Palazzo Pamphilj in Rome is privately owned and belongs to the heir of an old Italian family, Jonathan Pamphilj.
The main attraction of ...
Archbishops Palace, Pisa
Piazza Arcivescovado, 2, 56126 Pisa PI, Italia
Archbishops Palace (Palazzo dell'Arcivescovado) in Pisa is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Often, tourists pay attention only to the famous tower, but in vain. Indeed, because of its significance for the clergy, the Palazzo is located in the center of the city. In the 10th century, ...
Palazzo del Te, Mantua
Viale Te 13, 46100 Mantova, Italia
Palazzo del Te in Mantua is a recognized masterpiece created by the architect and artist Giulio Romano. The building is made in the style of Italian Mannerism commissioned by the Duke of Mantua Federico II Gonzaga. The palace was used as a country villa for leisure and entertainment of the ruler of ...
Montecitorio Palace, Rome
Piazza di Monte Citorio, 00186 Roma, Italia
The Palace of Montecitorio in Rome is one of the most interesting buildings in Italy. The structure attracts attention not only with its refined architecture, but also with history. The meetings of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy are held in this palace.
History of the Palazzo Montecitorio
The ...
Domus Aurea, Rome
Via della Domus Aurea 1, 00184 Roma, Italia
The "Domus Aurea" of Nero is a palace complex in Rome, which was built after a large-scale 6-day fire in the city in 64 AD. Possession belonged to the ruler of the empire – Nero. Until now, only ruins have been preserved, as well as halls under the ground. Sculptural compositions of the antique ...
Royal Palace, Turin
Piazzetta Reale, 10122 Torino, Italia
Royal Palace in Turin (Palazzo Reale) has been the most important of the 13 residences of the Savoy dynasty for almost three centuries. It was here that the kings ruled and rested and the princes were born. Outwardly quite simple and strict, the palazzo inside corresponds to its high status, ...
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