Villas and Palazzos in Rome, Rome, Italy
When Emperor Carol V visited Rome in 1536, Pope Paul II felt ashamed by the state of the Capitoline Hill. Therefore, he asked Michelangelo to help change its appearance. Ten years later, the master began his work, yet died before it was finished.
However, Michelangelo’s touch can be spotted in the double stairs of the Palazzo Senatorio, the facades of the Palazzo dei Conservatori, and Palazzo Nuovo, and the placement of the ancient sculptures.
Palazzo dei Conservatori, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo Senatorio are part of the Capitoline Museums. They are open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 09.30 and 19.30. Closed on Mondays.
Free access is provided to children under the age of 18 years with reduced mobility. Admission is also free of charge on the first Sunday of each month.
Palazzo Altemps was raised in 1585 by Martino Longhi. Today, its beautifully decorated rooms are full of ancient sculptures. That is because it is one of the four buildings that form the National Roman Museum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
However, Michelangelo’s touch can be spotted in the double stairs of the Palazzo Senatorio, the facades of the Palazzo dei Conservatori, and Palazzo Nuovo, and the placement of the ancient sculptures.
Palazzo dei Conservatori, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo Senatorio are part of the Capitoline Museums. They are open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 09.30 and 19.30. Closed on Mondays.
Free access is provided to children under the age of 18 years with reduced mobility. Admission is also free of charge on the first Sunday of each month.
Palazzo Altemps was raised in 1585 by Martino Longhi. Today, its beautifully decorated rooms are full of ancient sculptures. That is because it is one of the four buildings that form the National Roman Museum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Sights Featured in This Article
Guide Name: Villas and Palazzos in Rome
Guide Location: Italy » Rome
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mirela Letailleur
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/travel-guides/rome-travel-guide/villas-and-palazzos-in-rome/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Italy » Rome
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mirela Letailleur
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/travel-guides/rome-travel-guide/villas-and-palazzos-in-rome/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Palazzi Campidoglio
- Palazzo Altemps
- Palazzo Barberini
- Palazzo Borghese
- Palazzo Chigi
- Palazzo Colonna
- Palazzo Corsini
- Palazzo del Quirinale
- Palazzo della Cancellaria
- Palazzo di Montecitorio
- Palazzo Farnese
- Palazzo Madama
- Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne
- Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
- Palazzo Pamphilj
- Palazzo Spada
- Palazzo Venezia
- Palazzo Zuccari
- Villa Giulia
- Villa Farnesina
Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip
10 Best Food Markets in Rome Italy
Of all the things Italy is most famous for (cars, music, fashion, movies, etc.), food is, undoubtedly, top of the list. Rome may well not be the whole Italy, but no Italy is whole without Rome... And the Romans, much as all their fellow-Italians, like it "fresco", hence the abundance of...
17 Best Gelaterias in Rome Italy
For ice cream lovers and dabblers this guide is a treasure chest of Rome’s best gelato shops. There are gelaterias everywhere. Many visitors to Rome only have a few days to explore the city. You owe it to yourself to make the most of your time and find the gelato locals eat. Often the authentic...
Souvenirs Shopping: 15 Authentic Italian Things To Buy in Rome
Rome is the Eternal City and, as such, the list of gift options available here is countless. Whether it's something edible, drinkable, wearable or pleasing to the eye that you want - you will find it all here in abundance. However, if time or budget is the factor, perhaps you might want to...
The Most Popular Cities
/ view all