Palazzola — Venerable English College About the VEC What is a seminary? History The Roman Association Friends of the VEC Staff Palazzola Life in College Mass Times The Venerabile College Publications Ways to help the VEC Make a donation Palazzola Your next getaway is waiting… This former Franciscan monastery, built on the site of a Roman villa, occupies a dramatically beautiful position above Lake Albano in the Alban Hills, 18 miles from the centre of Rome. As well as being a retreat centre for the English College, the villa also welcomes visitors throughout the year. For further information about Palazzola, including details of how to book, visit the website