Architecture and monuments

Tarquinia. Nova Fountain

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Architecture and monuments; 14 January 2018; LAZIO • VITERBO • Tarquinia

Nova fountain in Tarquinia has a large deep basin covered with barrel vaults. It is bounded on the bottom by a ‘macco’ lining with six arches, on...

Tarquinia. Medieval Walls

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Architecture and monuments; 14 January 2018; LAZIO • VITERBO • Tarquinia

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The city of Tarquinia retains a strong medieval character, accentuated by the city walls and numerous towers that are recognized from a distance.

Tarquinia. Vitelleschi palace

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Architecture and monuments; 14 January 2018; LAZIO • VITERBO • Tarquinia

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The Vitelleschi palace in Tarquinia was built in 1436 by Cardinal G. Vitelleschi, incorporating existing structures. In front you can see the...

Soriano nel Cimino. Fountain Papacqua

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Architecture and monuments; 14 January 2018; LAZIO • VITERBO • Soriano nel Cimino

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The fountain Papacqua of Soriano nel Cimino is by Vignola who built it at the behest of Cardinal Madruzzo in the sixteenth century to beautify the...

Soriano nel Cimino. Chigi-Albani Palace

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Architecture and monuments; 14 January 2018; LAZIO • VITERBO • Soriano nel Cimino

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The Chigi-Albani palace of Soriano nel Cimino was started in 1561 when the estate belonged to the Madruzzo. It was Cardinal Cristoforo Madruzzo who...

Soriano nel Cimino. Castello Orsini

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Architecture and monuments; 14 January 2018

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The unmistakable outline of the Orsini castle in Soriano nel Cimino is visible from many kilometers away. The castle is one of the most interesting...