Palazzo Farnese

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The Farnese Palace in Gradoli is one of the most impressive palace-fortresses of the Farnese family scattered throughout Italy.

The imposing 16th-century building dominates the town of Gradoli. The architectural design is attributed to Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, commissioned by Pope Paul III of the House of Farnese.

The palace, preserves sumptuous frescoed rooms and houses inside the Farnese Costume Museum: a collection of Renaissance clothing, weapons and utensils. The National Center for Farnese Family Studies is located in the same building.

Coordinates: 42°38'39"N, 11°51'22"E

Location

Piazza Luigi Palombini 2Gradoli 01010 LazioItaly

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+39 0761 456082

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Day trips

Palazzo Farnese – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collegiata di San Giovanni Evangelista, Vitozza, Museo della Preistoria della Tuscia e della Rocca Farnese, Lake Mezzano.

5.6 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Renaissance architecture
Collegiata di San Giovanni Evangelista, Valentano
142 min walk • The Chiesa Collegiata di Giovanni Evangelista or Collegiate Church of St John the Evangelist is a Romanesque style Roman Catholic church in Valentano in the province of Viterbo, region of Lazio, Italy.
5.5 miNW
Archaeological site
Vitozza, Sorano
142 min walk • Vitozza is a cave settlement located near the village of San Quirico in the municipality of Sorano, in the province of Grosseto, southern Tuscany, which was inhabited from Etruscan times until the end of the 18th century.
5.6 miS
Specialty museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Museo della Preistoria della Tuscia e della Rocca Farnese, Valentano
142 min walk • The Museum of the Prehistory of Tuscia and of the Rocca Farnese is a museum in Valentano, northern Lazio, Italy. It was opened in June 1996, the museum is located in the highest part of the village, within the Rocca Farnese itself.
4.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Mezzano
126 min walk • Lake Mezzano is a small crater lake of central Italy, of volcanic origin, which was formed 400,000 years ago. The lake has a circular shape typical of crater lakes.
~50 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo del costume farnesiano
1 min walk • The Museum of Farnese Garments is on the third and fourth floor of Palazzo Farnese in Gradoli, Viterbo, Italy. It was inaugurated in December 1998.
~110 ftSW
Church
Collegiata di Santa Maria Maddalena
1 min walk • The collegiate church of Santa Maria Maddalena is today the most important church in the municipality of Gradoli.
3.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monti Volsini
88 min walk • The Monti Volsini or Vulsini are a minor mountain range in northern Lazio, Italy, near the Lake Bolsena. The highest point is that of Passo della Montagnola, in the comune of Latera, at c. 645 m. The area is the relic of an ancient volcano.
5.5 miS
Church
Chiesa di Sancta Maria ad Templum, Valentano
141 min walk • The former church of Sancta Maria ad Templum is located in the hamlet of Villa Fontane in the municipality of Valentano.
1.9 miSW
Town
Latera
49 min walk • One of the town's most iconic features is the imposing Latera Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. The castle's medieval architecture and commanding presence provide a fascinating glimpse into the town's past, making it a must-see attraction for history...