Palazzo Della Rovere, Renaissance palace near Vatican City, Rome, Italy
Palazzo della Rovere is a Renaissance palace in Rome near Vatican City. The building displays a grand facade with distinctive Guelph cross windows and a square tower at its northeast corner.
Cardinal Domenico della Rovere commissioned the palace between 1480 and 1490 under the direction of Florentine architect Baccio Pontelli. The construction reflects the Renaissance period when prominent families in Rome invested in grand residences.
The interior walls display frescoes attributed to Pinturicchio's workshop, with mythological scenes that visitors can see when exploring the decorated rooms. These paintings reflect the Renaissance taste for classical subjects and stories from ancient times.
The palace currently houses an equestrian order and is not open to casual visitors. Access requires advance arrangement, particularly if visiting as a group.
Excavations in 2023 uncovered the remains of an ancient Roman theater beneath the palace courtyard. This discovery reveals that the site has served different purposes across centuries.
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