Casa dei Cavalieri di Rodi
Buildings & Monuments, Castles, Palaces, Historic Homes
Central
History, Architecture
Price to be determined after visit reservation is confirmed.
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Casa dei Cavalieri di Rodi
House of the Knights of Rhodes
Wonderfully located
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Piazza del Grillo, 1 Rome, Rome 00184 |
+39 6 678 9261 / +39 6 679 4218 Fax: +39 6 678 3609 |
Description
The entrance to the Casa dei Cavalieri di Rodi (House of the Knights of Rhodes) is in the lovely small Grillo Square, rather hidden and not known to all. The Order was originally named the Knights of St John of Jerusalem and later the Knights of Malta. The façade that looks onto the square has a 15th-century Crusader window while the others (one of which opens onto Campo Carleo and the other behind Augustus' Forum) each feature Roman structures: the first by a lovely trilobate balcony and the second by two crossed windows. The Casa dates from the 12th century but was embellished and restored in 1467-1470 by Cardinal Pietro Barbo when he was administrator of the priorate. It is likely that he used the same artists for this work as he did for Palazzo Venezia, his residence. Inside the Casa you will find the Chapel of St John the Baptist, which was designed and built in 1947. The atrium also leads to the Antiquarium in Augustus' Forum.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: May be visited after acquiring special permission.Notes: Need special permission to visit.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $10-$15
Price Notes: Price to be determined after visit reservation is confirmed.
Exposure
Indoor with no climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Colosseo
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Walking
Parking Availability: No
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