Palazzola - Rome's best kept secret
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VILLA palazzola

We welcome all visitor groups

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Villa Palazzola
Via dei Laghi Km 10.800
00040 Rocca di Papa (Rm)
Tel. +39 06 94 74 91 78
Fax +39 06 94 74 91 66
E-mail. palazzola@palazzola.it
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Palazzola particularly welcomes groups who come for a week or two of peace and quiet in this beautiful setting.  It's the perfect base for a parish, school or college group who come as pilgrims, to enjoy the splendours of Rome or for a relaxing week or two in the sun.  Many groups come to us each year, a number for their second or third visit. Our guests include people of all faiths and none, all are welcome.
 
Palazzola is also the ideal location to hold a retreat or a conference with fully equipped meeting rooms that can accommodate large or small groups.  Contact us for further information and special offers available at certain times of the year.

Writers, artists and those studying for exams also find Palazzola a great place to work at the quieter times of year, such as the crisp days of autumn, when there are few distractions.
 
You will often encounter former English College students at Palazzola who, with little prompting, recount tales of blissful summers spent here.  
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Humour them for you will soon find yourself an unwitting member of this select fellowship of people who are enchanted by Palazzola.

Benvenuto! 

Whether you come as part of a parish or school group, on pilgrimage or on holiday, with your family, a friend or on your own you can be assured of a warm welcome at Palazzola.

See our Conferences page for more information on holding your conference, seminar, training or planning meeting at Palazzola.
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"When I was a student in Rome we used to call Palazzola the ‘anticamera di paradiso’, a foretaste of paradise! This was because we thought then, as I do now, it is a wonderful place. It has a rich history and has lovely grounds, and the old monastery and the chapel are always welcoming and comfortable. People always feel fortunate to have stayed at Palazzola."
Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor

"In terms both of the beauty of the natural environment and the warmth of the human environment, this is an exceptional place.  My visits there have been happy and fruitful, and I know that all who have shared those visits would say the same."
Rt. Rev Rowan Williams. Former Archbishop of Canterbury.

Meals at Palazzola - Daily full board consists of breakfast, lunch and supper each day. If you need an extra meal at the start or end of your stay, please pre-book this and pay for it when checking in. 
 
Breakfast is from 08.00 to 09.00, lunch is at 13.00 and supper at 19.30.  Unfortunately for staffing reasons we cannot serve meals or cold plates outside these hours.  Please be aware of this and note the airport transfer time when booking your flights. 
 
We cannot offer a reduction or refund for any meals not taken.
 
If your group is leaving before 07.30 we may be able to offer a light, pre-packed breakfast, provided you order it well in advance.  For individuals who request it we can leave basic supplies in the tea room.
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Welcome from the Rector 
Why Palazzola is so special
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A Brief history of Palazzola
The English College's second home
Friends of the Venerabile
The Villa's setting
Accommodation at Palazzola
Dining in Style
Facilities and Recreation
Rome and other day trips
Conferences
We welcome all visitor groups
Travelling on your own
Retreats
The perfect wedding at Palazzola
Christmas and New Year
Our guestbook
Our location
How to get here
What's new at Palazzola
Our staff
FAQ's
Media snippets
Gallery - Palazzola in pictures
Gallery - Weddings at Palazzola
Gallery - Out and about in Rome
Videos

Specials
Booking
Rates
Rewards scheme
Pilgrimages and special tours
Terms and conditions

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Website by Gabriel Media Limited
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Text by Fergus Mulligan Communications
Photos Daniel Romani and Gianni Alfonsi
Villa Palazzola
Via dei Laghi Km 10.800
00040 Rocca di Papa (Rm)
Tel. +39 06 94 74 91 78
Fax +39 06 94 74 91 66
E-mail. palazzola@palazzola.it
  • Home
  • About
    • Welcome from the Rector
    • Why Palazzola is so special
    • A Brief history of Palazzola
    • The English College's second home
    • Accommodation at Palazzola
    • Dining in Style
    • Facilities and Recreation
    • Rome and other day trips
  • Conferences
  • Weddings
  • Guests
    • We welcome all visitor groups
    • Travelling alone?
    • Retreats
    • Christmas and New Year
    • Our Guestbook
  • Palazzola
    • How to get here
    • Our Staff
    • Palazzola Recipe Book
    • FAQs
    • Videos
    • Media Snippets
    • Contact
    • Friends of the Venerabile
  • Gallery
    • Villa Palazzola
    • Wedding gallery
    • Out and About in Rome
  • Specials
  • Booking
    • First Steps
    • Rates
    • Reward scheme
    • Pilgrimages and Special Tours
    • Terms and Conditions
  • Jobs