Palazzo Corsini

Where silk-clad cardinals collected Caravaggios and Cortonas under gilded ceilings.

Palazzo Corsini

Where silk-clad cardinals collected Caravaggios and Cortonas under gilded ceilings.

Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces await in two historic palaces—sumptuous settings, stunning art.

Where silk-clad cardinals collected Caravaggios and Cortonas under gilded ceilings.

📍 Location: Palazzo Barberini: Via delle Quattro Fontane, 13; Galleria Corsini: Via della Lungara, 10
Opening Hours: Tue–Sun, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
💸 Entrance Fee: €12 (combined ticket for both palaces)
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 90 minutes
🔗 Official Site: https://www.barberinicorsini.org/en/
🗺️ Map: Google Maps Link

About Palazzo Barberini & Galleria Corsini

Why We Love It:
From Caravaggio’s “Judith Beheading Holofernes” to Reni’s “Fornarina,” each palace displays world-class works in awe-inspiring halls, surrounded by romantic gardens.

Roman Guides Insider Tip:
Start at Palazzo Barberini for its soaring spiral staircase and “Triumph of Divine Providence” fresco before hopping to Corsini for a quieter, intimate gallery vibe.

Local Secret:
The Corsini garden is a peaceful oasis—take a coffee out back between masterpieces.

Did You Know?
🗝️ The Barberini ceiling, frescoed by Pietro da Cortona, is one of Rome’s greatest Baroque illusions.
🏛️ Galleria Corsini was once home to Queen Christina of Sweden.

Nearby Recommendations:
• Explore the Quattro Fontane intersection
• Lunch in Trastevere, a short walk from Corsini
• Visit Santa Maria della Vittoria for Bernini’s “St. Teresa in Ecstasy” sculpture

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