Castles and Palaces of Rome
This collection spans centuries of Roman power, from strategic 15th-century coastal fortifications like Forte Michelangelo and the Castle of Julius II to the opulent Renaissance and Baroque residences of the city's noble families. Highlights include the Orsini-Odescalchi Castle overlooking Lake Bracciano, the Papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, and architectural masterpieces by Bernini and Borromini, such as Palazzo Barberini. These sites showcase defensive military engineering alongside the artistic grandeur of papal and ducal estates across the Lazio region.
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.
Farnese Palace
Palazzo Farnese or Farnese Palace is one of the most important High Renaissance palaces in Rome.
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…
Forte Michelangelo
A 16th-century coastal fortress commissioned by Pope Julius II to protect the port of Civitavecchia. Designed by Bramante and completed with a central tower attributed to Michelangelo, it features massive ramparts and four corner bastions named after saints.
Palazzo Chigi of Ariccia
The Palazzo Chigi of Ariccia was the ducal palace of the Chigi family located in the center of the town of Ariccia, near Rome, Italy.
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