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.