Villa del Colle del Cardinale

Villa del Colle del Cardinale is a Baroque palace with multi-level gardens near Perugia. Terraced green spaces with fountains and geometrically arranged plants surround the building at different elevations.

In the 16th century a cardinal commissioned this palace as a summer residence with design by a prominent architect. The property was later expanded with new elements reflecting the style of the following centuries.

The garden displays Italian design traditions from different periods, with structured Renaissance areas alongside later English landscape styles. Visitors can experience these layers of garden history while walking through the spaces.

Visits are conducted as guided tours providing access to both the gardens and palace. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the garden plants are in full growth.

The garden remained closed for two decades and reopened in 2018 after extensive restoration work. The restoration revealed original water features and historical planting patterns that had been hidden.

Location: Perugia

Architects: Galeazzo Alessi

Architectural style: Baroque

Phone: +393316533634

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GPS coordinates: 43.17911,12.30799

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25