Palazzo della Cancelleria, Rome

Name: Palazzo della Cancelleria
Address: Piazza della Cancelleria, Rome, 00186, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 6988 7616

#160 among attractions in Rome

Vernacular architecture, Palace, Sacred and religious sites, Ruins

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The Palazzo della Cancelleria is a Renaissance palace in Rome, Italy, situated between the present Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and the Campo de' Fiori, in the rione of Parione. It was built 1489–1513 by Baccio Pontelli and Antonio da Sangallo the Elder as a palace for Cardinal Raffaele Riario, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, and is regarded as the earliest Renaissance palace in Rome. The Palazzo houses the Papal Chancellery, is an extraterritorial property of the Holy See, and is designated as a World Heritage Site. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 41°53'48"N, 12°28'18"E

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Piazza della CancelleriaParioneRome 00186 Italy

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+39 06 6988 7616

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Palazzo della Cancelleria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo della Cancelleria?

Nearby attractions include San Lorenzo in Damaso, Rome (1 min walk), Chiesa di San Filippo Neri, Rome (1 min walk), Museo Barracco, Rome (2 min walk), Parione, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Palazzo della Cancelleria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palazzo della Cancelleria:

Bus

C.so Vittorio Emenuele/Navona • Lines: 46, 62, 64, 916, 916F, n15, n20, n5 (1 min walk)
Chiesa Nuova • Lines: 190F, 40, 46, 62, 64, 916, 916F, n15, n20, n5 (4 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (8 min walk)
Belli • Lines: 8 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (10 min walk)
Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (13 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (23 min walk)
Vatican City (29 min walk)

Metro

Spagna • Lines: A (25 min walk)
Barberini • Lines: A (26 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (30 min walk)