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Step onto the Quirinal Hill and stand before the residence that's housed popes, kings, and now Italy's president. Catch the changing of the guard outside, or join a limited interior visit to peek inside this still-active seat of government.
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Built originally as a summer residence for popes in the late 16th century, the Quirinale later served as the palace of the Kingdom of Italy before becoming the official seat of the Italian President after World War II. Its location atop the Quirinal Hill, the highest of Rome's traditional seven, made it a cooler retreat from the historic center's heat in earlier centuries.
A changing of the guard ceremony takes place periodically outside, and limited interior visits are possible on select days, offering a rare look inside a still-active seat of government. It's a good stop for visitors interested in Italy's political history alongside its more ancient past.
Built originally as a summer residence for popes in the late 16th century, the Quirinale later served as the palace of the Kingdom of Italy before becoming the official seat of the Italian President after World War II. Its location atop the Quirinal Hill, the highest of Rome's traditional seven, made it a cooler retreat from the historic center's heat in earlier centuries.
A changing of the guard ceremony takes place periodically outside, and limited interior visits are possible on select days, offering a rare look inside a still-active seat of government. It's a good stop for visitors interested in Italy's political history alongside its more ancient past.
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30 min
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morning or afternoon
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Easy pace
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We are not entering the palace, just took pictures outside. We visited this place before walking downstairs to Trevi fountain.
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