Kastélyok és paloták Lazióban

Castles and Palaces of Lazio

Lazio’s historical landscape is defined by its diverse defensive and noble architecture. This collection features the 16th-century Villa d'Este, famous for its UNESCO-listed Renaissance gardens and fountains, alongside the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo. The list highlights major Roman landmarks like the Barberini and Colonna Palaces, showcasing the works of Bernini and Borromini. Beyond the capital, explore the pentagonal Villa Farnese in Caprarola and coastal strongholds like Forte Michelangelo and the medieval Castello dell’Abbadia, which guards the ancient bridge at Vulci.

Castles and Palaces of Lazio — Térkép

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Villa d'Este

Historic Renaissance villa known for its extensive gardens and elaborate fountains, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Orsini-Odescalchi Castle

Historic Renaissance castle from the 15th century featuring well-preserved architecture, frescoes, and gardens overlooking a lake. Functions as a museum and venue for cultural events and weddings.

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Villa Medici

The Villa Medici is a Mannerist villa and an architectural complex with a garden contiguous with the larger Borghese gardens, on the…

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Barberini Palace

This Renaissance palace is the joint work of three most admired architects of the era - Bernini, Borromini and Maderno.

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Colonna Palace

The Palazzo Colonna is a palace in central Rome, Italy, at the base of the Quirinal Hill, and adjacent to the church of Santi Apostoli.

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Montecitorio Palace

This 17th-century palace is the official seat of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.

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Papal summer residence

The Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, or the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo from its Italian name Palazzo Apostolico di Castel Gandolfo…

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Forte Michelangelo

16th-century coastal fortress commissioned by Pope Julius II to protect the port of Civitavecchia. Designed by Bramante, the central tower’s upper section is attributed to Michelangelo.

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Villa Farnese

The Villa Farnese, also known as Villa Caprarola, is a pentagonal mansion in the town of Caprarola in the province of Viterbo, Northern…

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The Castle of Julius II

Also called Rocca di Ostia, this castle is part of the Ostia Antica museum complex.

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Castello dell'Abbadia

12th-century medieval fortress and former abbey situated at the edge of the Fiora River. It guards the ancient Ponte dell'Abbadia and houses the National Etruscan Museum of Vulci.