Colonna Gallery Tickets and Information

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• ‍Palazzo Colonna Address: Via della Pilotta, 16, 00187, Rome
• Opening Hours: Saturday's ONLY: 09:00 -13:15

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Is The Colonna Gallery Worth Visiting

• If you are an art lover, absolutely, yes.
• If you are an architecture fan, absolutely, yes.

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What You Can See At The Colonna Gallery

• The architecture
• An impressive private art collection

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Colonna Gallery Tickets

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About the Colonna Gallery

The Colonna Gallery, or 'Galleria Colonna' is home to the vast private art collection of the Colonna family. The gallery is in the 'Palazzo Colonna', which itself is one of the largest private palaces in Rome and dates back to the 13th century and is still owned by the family.

The collection includes paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from the Renaissance to the Baroque period and was opened to the public in the 18th century, which also makes it one of the oldest public art galleries in Rome.

The Art Collection

The gallery has an extensive collection that has been accumulated by the Colonna family over generations which includes works by renowned artists such as Pinturicchio, Carracci, Guercino, Tintoretto, Bronzino, Salvator Rosa and Guido Reni, amongst many others.

Some of the notable pieces include Guido Reni's "Aurora," Salvator Rosa's "Shipwreck," and Carracci's "Lamentation over the Dead Christ." The collection is known for its diverse range of styles and periods.

The art aside, the Palazzo Colonna itself is a masterpiece of architecture and you can admire the beautiful frescoed ceilings, grand halls, and opulent decorations that characterize the palace. The gallery takes several rooms in the palace, each of which is also covered with frescos as well as architectural details.

You Can Enjoy

• The 'Hall of Landscapes' which is lined with rural compositions of Gaspard Dughet and magnificent Marble Columns.
• The 'Hall of Apotheosis of Martin V' offers an incredible ceiling canvas by Benedetto Luti.
• The 'Throne Room', 'Chapel Room' and the 'Tapestry Room', which is home to intricate woven designs dating back to the 1600's.

Fun Facts

• The Colonna Gallery is housed in the Palazzo Colonna, which has been the residence of the Colonna family since the 13th century.
• The gallery features works by renowned artists, including sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the leading sculptors of the Baroque period.
• The Colonna family chapel, dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, is in the palace and is covered with impressive artworks.
• The palace features a grand staircase designed by Paolo Schor.
• The Colonna family has played a significant role in Italian history and politics, and the gallery reflects their long-standing cultural and artistic patronage.
• During the French occupation of Rome in the early 19th century, Napoleon used the Palazzo Colonna as his residence.
• The palace houses a valuable library that contains rare manuscripts, books, and documents.

Its special gallery to visit.

Useful Information About Colonna Gallery

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Opening Hours

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: 09:00 - 13:15

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Colonna Gallery Address

• Palazzo Colonna, Via della Pilotta, 16, 00187, Rome

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