Palazzo Falconieri

This three-story Renaissance palace displays Baroque modifications by Francesco Borromini, featuring a symmetrical facade with decorative windows, stone blockwork, and a prominent loggia with three arches overlooking the Tiber River.

Built in 1576 by the Odescalchi family, the palace was acquired by Mario Farnese in 1606 and later purchased by the Falconieri family in 1638, who commissioned Borromini's major renovations between 1646 and 1649.

Since 1928, the palace has housed the Hungarian Academy in Rome, serving as a cultural and scholarly institution that maintains a library of over 20,000 volumes and offers Hungarian language courses.

Located on Via Giulia in central Rome at coordinates 41.8948°N, 12.4694°E, the palace offers guided tours by appointment from Monday to Friday and remains accessible for educational visits.

Borromini's facade features colossal herms adorned with falcon heads and female forms, creating symbolic references to the Falconieri family name while displaying his masterful blend of architectural innovation and decorative symbolism.

Location: Ponte

Architects: Francesco Borromini

Architectural style: Baroque

Floors above the ground: 3

GPS coordinates: 41.89480,12.46940

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:18