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.
A 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.
B Villa Medici
The Villa Medici is a Mannerist villa and an architectural complex with a garden contiguous with the larger Borghese gardens, on the…
C Barberini Palace
This Renaissance palace is the joint work of three most admired architects of the era - Bernini, Borromini and Maderno.
D 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.
E Montecitorio Palace
This 17th-century palace is the official seat of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
F Farnese Palace
Palazzo Farnese or Farnese Palace is one of the most important High Renaissance palaces in Rome.
G Villa Farnesina
The Villa Farnesina is a Renaissance suburban villa in the Via della Lungara, in the district of Trastevere in Rome, central Italy.
H Altemps Palace
This branch of the National Roman Museum is a must-see for every lover of art and history.
I Palace of Italian Civilization
The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, also known as the Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro, or in everyday speech as the Colosseo Quadrato, is…
J 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…
K 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.
L The Castle of Julius II
Also called Rocca di Ostia, this castle is part of the Ostia Antica museum complex.
M 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.
N Rocca Pia
Fifteenth-century papal fortress built on the site of an ancient Roman amphitheater to secure military control over the Aniene river valley. This national monument served as a defensive structure, barracks, and prison before being restored and opened to the public.
O Tolfa
Tolfa is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Rome, in the Lazio region of central Italy; it lies to the ENE of Civitavecchia by…
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