In Oriolo you can visit the Palazzo Altieri, a building built during the years 1578-1585 by the will of Giorgio III Santa Croce. The visit of the museum will allow you to know even more thoroughly the history of the…
Villas and Palaces – Villa Giustiniani Bassano Romano
The main entrance is in the square where the parish church also stands and consists of a massive wooden door, flanked by four peperino busts that support as many marble heads, dating back to Roman times (2nd century AD). The…
Villas and Palaces – Palazzo Farnese Caprarola
The palace was one of the many stately homes built by the Farnese in their own domains. Initially it had to have defensive characteristics as was common in the stately homes of the Lazio region between the fifteenth and sixteenth…
Villas and Palaces – Palazzo Altieri Oriolo Romano
The Palazzo Altieri was built during the years 1578-1585 by the will of Giorgio III Santa Croce. Three families historically owned the palace: the Santa Croce from the foundation 1578 to 1604, the Orsini from 1604 to 1671, the Altieri…