Palazzo Cardinal Cesi Attractions & Landmark

Lion's Head

51 Via della Conciliazione
Rome,
Rome, 00193
Italy
Phone No. +39 06 488 991
Fax No. +39 6 481 9316

Transport Options:
Train Available: Ottaviano-S. Pietro

Overview

Number 51, Via della Conciliazione is a rather plain building but nevertheless attracts attention due to a large marble lion's head half way up the right hand corner of the façade. This is Palazzo Cesi, commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Armellini Medici from Martino Longhi in the middle of the 16th Century. The family crest is shown on the main entrance.