Up to 2 hours
Palazzo Barberini with Audio Guide
A celebration of Baroque and Italian Renaissance art
What you'll do
Visit Palazzo Barberini, a famous Baroque building in Rome that houses the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica. It was once owned by Pope Urban VIII, Maffeo Barberini, known for the XIII Jubilee and his influence in popularizing the Baroque art movement.
Within the gallery, there are over 1400 masterpieces that span the 13th to the 18th century. The expansive collection includes works by Borromini, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Famous masterpieces include Raphael’s “Fornarina” and di Cosimo’s “Saint Mary Magdalene.”
The gallery is perfect for getting an overview of classical Italian Renaissance and Baroque art.
Gaze up at a magnificent ceiling fresco by Pietro da Cortona, created in the style of Baroque illusionist, and take in the central hall, which occupies the full height of the palace.
Audio guides are available in a range of languages to help you learn about the significance of the building and art.
Commissioned by Pope Urban VIII and embodying the grandeur of Baroque architecture, the Palazzo Barberini is a must-see for art lovers and history buffs alike.
Palazzo Barberini with Audio Guide Highlights
Baroque beauty
Step inside the Palazzio Barberini and marvel at the intricate details
Learn about the Pope’s vision
Hear about the people who championed the Baroque art and architecture movement.
A jaw-dropping fresco
Pietro da Cortona’s masterpiece for Pope Urban VIII is bound to be a highlight of your trip
See famous Italian masterpieces
Don’t miss the Fornarina painting by Raphael
What's included
Admission to Palazzo Barberini and the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica.
Audio guide in multiple languages
Reservations
Booking required
There’s no need to prebook this attraction far in advance. You can book it on your first day in Rome at the Concierge desk, Touristation Piazza d’Aracoeli, 16.
Where you'll be
Via delle Quattro Fontane, 13, Piazza d’Aracoeli, 16, RomeWhere you'll meet
Via delle Quattro Fontane, 13
How to get there
Bus: 53 – 61 – 62 – 63 – 80 – 81 – 83 – 160 – 492 – 590
Barberini, Metro line A
Operating hours
10am - 7pm, with the last entry at 6pm.
Closings & holidays
The gallery is closed on Mondays and the first Sunday of each month.
Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
Find out more
For more information, visit the Touristation website.
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