Palazzo Taverna, Rome, Renaissance palace in Monte Giordano district, Rome, Italy
The palace features multiple grand halls, a central courtyard containing four marble basins with a fountain, and gardens with a tower.
Cardinal Giordano Orsini established the palace by transforming his ancient castle on Monte Giordano into a residential building during the 15th century.
The interior walls display complete fresco decorations and contain an extensive collection of paintings by Sebastiano Ricci, Giambattista Pittoni, and Rosa di Tivoli.
The palace maintained its role as the French Embassy to the Holy See from 1888 until 1951, when operations relocated to Villa Paolina.
Noblewoman Violante Guerrieri Gonzaga conducts rooftop cooking classes within the historic family residence, offering views across Rome.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.89972,12.46722
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:51
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