Palazzo Trinci

Welcome to Pa-lat-tzo Trin-chee, the magnificent former residence of the Trin-chee family, who ruled Fo-lee-nyo with nearly absolute power from thirteen-hundred-and-five until fourteen-hundred-and-thirty-nine. As we stand in the…

Our tour begins in the interior courtyard, a space that reveals the palace’s true architectural character. Unlike the facade outside, this area is pure late Gothic. …

We now enter one of the most famous rooms in the palace: the Hall of Liberal Arts and the Planets. Here, the walls are covered in a breathtaking cycle of frescoes attributed to Gentile da Fabriano and his collaborators, painted…

Next, we move into the Hall of the Giants, a space designed for more monumental and political displays of power. This room is dominated by larger-than-life frescoes depicting famous heroes from Roman history and mythology. …

Every great palace of this era had a private chapel, and the one here at Pa-lat-tzo Trin-chee is exceptionally beautiful. It was the spiritual heart of the family’s home, a place for private prayer and the celebration of the Mass. …

Pa-lat-tzo Trin-chee also serves as the home of Fo-lee-nyo’s Archaeological Museum, which is housed in the lower levels and some of the side wings of the palace. This collection provides a vital link between the medieval palace…

In a more modern turn, the palace also houses a unique Multimedia Museum of Tournaments, Jousts, and Games. This section uses interactive displays, films, and projections to bring to life the vibrant tradition of the Giostra…

Our journey through Pa-lat-tzo Trin-chee comes to a close. We have ascended the grand Gothic staircase, marveled at the intellectual depth of Gentile da Fabriano’s frescoes, stood among the giants of Rome, and explored the…