Palazzo di Bonifacio VIII
Medieval palace in Anagni linked to the “slap of Anagni” of 1303 against Boniface VIII, visitable with an audio guide or a guided tour.
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About the museum
Anagni is known as the city of the Popes: it was the birthplace of four popes and for a long time was a papal residence. In its historic centre, made up of austere buildings, Romanesque churches, bell towers, loggias and squares, stands the palace of Boniface VIII, the setting of one of the best-known episodes of the European Middle Ages.
The building is linked to the climax of the clash between two visions of power: Boniface VIII claimed the universal and eternal power of the Church, while the King of France, Philip IV, led the first national state in Europe, with strong financial needs. At the beginning of 1296 Philip IV taxed the French clergy and banned the export of money, gold and silver from the kingdom. In 1303 Sciarra Colonna reached the pope at Anagni with his men: this is the episode remembered as the “slap of Anagni”.
Today the palace is open to the public and run by Archeoares; the visit route is accompanied by an audio guide, while a guided tour in Italian is offered at a fixed time. A single ticket also gives access to the Museo Archeologico Ernico di Anagni.
Highlights
- The palace where the “slap of Anagni” against Boniface VIII took place in 1303
- Audio guide included in the ticket
- Guided tour in Italian at a fixed time
- Combined ticket with the Museo Archeologico Ernico
- Operated by
- Archeoares
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €3Young people aged 12 to 18, members of Instagramers Italia, groups of more than 15 paying visitors, school groups and pilgrims |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Free up to age 12 with audio guide or guided tour. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with a disability of more than 74%. |
| Full price with guided tour in Italian (18:15) | €9From November to March the guided tour starts at 17:15. |
| Reduced with guided tour in Italian (18:15) | €6 |
| Reduced rate for schools with guided tour | €5 |
The full ticket of €6 includes the audio guide; with a single ticket it is also possible to visit the Museo Archeologico Ernico. Also free with audio guide or guided tour for residents of Anagni. On request, radio guides with earphones are available for groups at €1.50 per person.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The palace is not accessible to people with mobility difficulties or reduced mobility because of a flight of stairs.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | The guided tour is available only in Italian: it starts at 18:15 from April to October and at 17:15 from November to March. Tickets are bought online through the operator's Articketing shop. |
