Quirinale

Quirinale

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The government building.

The Quirinal Palace has a long history. It rests on the highest hill of Rome, and has been the home to early Romans, Popes, Kings, and now the Italian Presidents. With so much history, be able to walk through a montage of different ages. Walk from room to room filled with magnificent artwork, mirrors on the walls, gems, mosaic tiled floors, chapel, dance hall, and more. This palace is even where Galileo Galilei had been placed into prison from his “crazy” theory of the earth rotating around the sun.

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Guards walking past.

Entry to visit can be organized, though reservations are mandatory, identification is required, and must be present prior to your scheduled tour. If late, or your name doesn’t match what they have on the list, than entry will be denied.

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One of the many beautifully decorated rooms.