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鈥檚 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聽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).

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Guide Name: Villas and Palazzos in Rome
Guide Location: Italy » Rome
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mirela Letailleur
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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

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