Tarquinia. Vitelleschi palace

The Vitelleschi palace in Tarquinia was built in 1436 by Cardinal G. Vitelleschi, incorporating existing structures.

In front you can see the different stages of construction with the presence of Gothic and Renaissance elements.

The Renaissance style is evident in the wing with a portal surmounted by a triangular pediment, with the emblem of the Vitelleschi family, while the lancet windows and triple lancet windows date back to Gothic.

Also visible are the ledge of the elevated apse of the palace chapel and the small study of the Cardinal on the first floor.

Since 1924 it has housed the National Archaeological museum Tarquiniense.


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Benedicta Lee

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