Palazzo Odescalchi, Rome, Italy
An inside view of the palace, which was founded in the 17th century. (Image: WorldJuanderer/Twitter)
Flemish tapestries from the 16th century, Greek black-figure vases, Rubelli silks and brocades adorn this four-bedroom villa. It’s also decorated with paintings by Baroque artists Bernardo Strozzi and Anthony van Dyck, and features a main balcony that’s a Baroque masterpiece designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The palace was founded in the 17th century by a cardinal, before being taken over by the Odescalchis, an Italian aristocratic family. The palace is currently owned by Princess Maria Pace Odescalchi, a descendant of the family, who restored it a few years ago using 1,100 square feet of marble procured from ancient quarries in Italy. An extra payment lets you engage the services of exclusive contacts — experts from the worlds of cuisine, fashion and art — of the Odescalchi clan for a guided tour in and around the city.