Palazzo Cesi, Renaissance palace in Acquasparta, Italy
The palace features two distinct architectural orders on its facade, with a wooden entrance door and a balcony positioned above it.
Construction of Palazzo Cesi started in 1564 under architect Guido Guidetti and concluded in 1579, marking the wedding of Federico II to Olimpia Orsini.
The ground floor displays restored frescoes by Giovan Battista Lombardelli depicting the Cesi family through references to classical literature and Ovid's Metamorphoses.
Visitors can explore the entrance hall, decorated rooms, garden with two-storey portico, and a collection of artifacts from the archaeological site of Carsulae.
The palace contains a fireplace where Galileo Galilei spent evenings during his stay in April 1624, marking its significance in scientific history.
Location: Acquasparta
Architectural style: Renaissance
Address: Piazza Federico Cesi, 3, 05021, Acquasparta
Email: infopalazzocesi@gmail.com
GPS coordinates: 42.69114,12.54658
Latest update: April 8, 2025 11:50
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