The first palace dates back to the XV century but it was Giovanni de’ Medici, the future Pope Leo X, who transformed it into a rich residence. In the XVIII century it was the seat of various papal offices and since 1871 it became the seat of the Italian Senate. The Senate chamber was built in the courtyard of the old papal post office. Extensive art collections and a valuable library still belong to the palace.
Piazza Madama 11 - phone 06 67 061
Internet: www.senato.it
Hours: 1st Saturday of each month 10 - 18 (guided visits in Italian). Scools, groups and associations please apply to 06 67 06 24 30.
Admission free.
Museums & Monuments