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Quirinale Palace (Palazzo del Quirinale)

Piazza del Quirinale, Rome, Italy
Ranked #81 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Government Buildings
Description: This palace was built by Gregory XIII in 1574 as a summer residence, which serves today as the residence of Italy's president.
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Rome, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Great place to visit but not easy to access. Nice to watch the change of guards. More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

We happened to walk past the Palace when the changing of the guard was about to happen. We really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend if you are in the area at the time. It was my elementary schooler's favorite part of the day - what a fun surprise for us. It was a great way to see the Italian... More

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Rishon LeZiyyon, Israel
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

It is worth visiting but everything is presented only by Italian language. The garden is visited only in summer starting June and not earlier. Medium impression. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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This palace is the home of the Italian president. It was originally built for Pope Gregory in 1583. It is rarely open to the public. We have been inside twice before, but only in rooms at the front of the palace which housed special exhibits. This time many of the rooms in the palace were open to celebrate Italian unity.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

Unfortunately we didn't realise until too late that you can visit inside on Sunday mornings for a small fee of €5.  It's such a pretty palace and the glances you can get of the inside, when standing outside I would highly recommend you doing this if possible. We did however catch the changing of the guard, which was a fantastic... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2010
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5Euros entrance fee, Sunday morning only - get there early or you'll miss it. The line up here is equal to the Vatican Museum for a good reason - the halls are spectacular with original furniture, rugs, and vases in place. Most notable are the Hallway of Mirrors and the Pauline Chapel - there may be a concert playing in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2007
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When I was there in March 2007 the change took place at 15:00. A contingent from the Navy marched up the street into the piazza led by a band from La Guardia di Finanza, the Customs Police. The current guard contingent from the Air Force marched out and, once in fromation on the piazza, sang a stirring rendition fo the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2002
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If you happen to be in the area and wish to see the Quirinale Palace and fountain in the piazza, arrive just before 4:00 - and stand in front of the palace and wait a few minutes. You'll be able to witness the pomp and maneuvers which are the changing of the guard. Interesting. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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