Entrance ticket to Colonna Gallery
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A masterpiece of Roman Baroque, the Galleria Colonna was commissioned in the mid-1600s by Cardinal Girolamo I Colonna and his nephew Lorenzo Onofrio, and inaugurated in 1700 by Philip II Colonna. Originally designed by Antonio del Grande, it was later enhanced by Bernini, Paolo Schor, and Carlo Fontana.The gallery was created to celebrate the Christian victory at the Battle of Lepanto (1571), with Commander Marcantonio II Colonna depicted throughout the Great Hall and the Room of the Battle Column.The collection includes works by Ghirlandaio, Palma the Elder, Bronzino, Tintoretto, Pietro da Cortona, Annibale Carracci (The Beaneater), Guercino, Albani, Muziano, and Guido Reni, while ceiling frescoes by Gherardi, Coli, Ricci, and Chiari honor Colonna’s role at Lepanto.
Highlights
- It’s a stunning example of Roman Baroque architecture and design
- There’s historic frescoes celebrating the Battle of Lepanto
- You’ll see masterpieces by Carracci, Tintoretto, Bronzino, and other Italian artists
- It’s home to the Great Hall and the Room of the Battle Column featuring Marcantonio II Colonna
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What's included
- Service fee (added at checkout)
- Entrance ticket
- Permanent exhibition
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Weekend in Italy
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