Palazzo Chigi di Ariccia, Baroque art museum in Ariccia, Italy.
Palazzo Chigi di Ariccia is a Baroque palace south of Rome displaying artworks from the Roman school. The building houses over 300 paintings and drawings arranged across multiple rooms following the layout of traditional Roman residences.
An older castle belonging to the Savelli family was transformed into a Baroque palace between 1664 and 1672 under Carlo Fontana's direction. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the most influential architects of the era, shaped the design of this renovation.
The name comes from the Chigi family, who owned and shaped the palace for generations. The rooms show how wealthy Romans arranged their homes and what artworks they valued.
The building sits on a hilltop in Ariccia and is surrounded by park areas that you should factor into your visit. Plan your tour with comfortable shoes, as access points and outdoor areas have uneven surfaces.
The adjoining park holds some of Europe's oldest California sequoia trees, planted there since the 17th century. These giant trees standing near ancient Roman artifacts create an unexpected bridge between two very different time periods.
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