Since 1948 it has housed the offices and residence of the President of the Italian Republic. It used to be residence of noble families and summer residence of the Popes. Since 1871 it became residence of the King of Italy. The Savoys decorated the palace with expensive tapestries, antique paintings and other furnishings from a variety of royal residences in Piedmont.
Piazza del Quirinale - phone 06 46 991 - fax 06 46 99 31 25
Internet: www.quirinale.it
E-mail: presidenza.repubblica@quirinale.it
Hours: Only Sundays 8.30-12. Closed in July and August and on most important holidays.
On June 2nd, Italian Republic Day, the gardens are open to the public.
Admission Euro 5,00
Museums & Monuments