Palazzo dei Papi

The Palazzo dei Papi in Viterbo, located in the Lazio region of central Italy, is a striking example of medieval papal architecture and power. Built in the mid-13th century when the popes moved their residence from Rome to Viterbo, it became the center of both church and political intrigue. With its grand loggia, vast audience halls, and the historic Sala del Conclave where the longest papal election in history took place, the palace invites visitors to step into a dramatic chapter of European history.