Overview

The Palace of Boniface VIII, located in the heart of Anagni, is an extraordinary example of medieval architecture, closely linked to the historical figure of Pope Boniface VIII. Built at the beginning of the 13th century by the noble Conti family, the palace came under the control of the Caetani family in 1297, when Pietro II Caetani, the pope's nephew, bought it, incorporating it into the vast family patrimony.

This building was the scene of important events in European medieval history, including the famous ‘Slap of Anagni’ in 1303. On that occasion, emissaries of the King of France, Philip IV, attempted to capture Pope Boniface VIII, marking a crucial moment in the complex relationship between temporal and spiritual power.

The palace's architecture reflects the austerity and grandeur typical of the period, with large frescoed halls and structures that narrate its illustrious past. Currently, the building houses the Boniface VIII Museum, which presents a rich documentation on the pope's life and pontificate, as well as an archaeological collection and an exhibition dedicated to the history and monuments of Anagni.

The Palace of Boniface VIII is an essential stop for anyone wishing to learn more about the history of the Middle Ages and Anagni's role as the ‘City of Popes’. A visit to the palace offers an immersion in the past, among art, spirituality and political events, in an architectural context of great charm and fascination.

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