Colonna Gallery Tickets and Information

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Colonna Gallery Tickets

What's Included

• From: €21.00 (around US$22.00) - prices vary depending on time of year
• Entrance to the Gallery
• Entrance to the Princess Isabelle's Apartment (only if selected)
• Entrance to the Gardens

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FUN FACT: The Colonna Gallery is housed in the Palazzo Colonna, which has been the residence of the Colonna family since the 13th century.

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About the Colonna Gallery

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

The collection incorporates 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.

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FUN FACT: The gallery features works by renowned artists, including sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the leading sculptors of the Baroque period.

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The Art Collection

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

Some of the notable artworks in the Colonna Gallery 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 collection aside, the Palazzo Colonna itself is a masterpiece of architecture. Visitors can admire the stunning frescoed ceilings, grand halls, and opulent decorations that characterize the palace.

The gallery is housed in several rooms in the palace, each of which is also adorned with incredible frescos as well as architectural details. You can visit 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. You can also see the Throne Room, Chapel Room and the Tapestry Room, which is home to intricate woven designs dating back to the 1600's.

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FUN FACT: The Colonna family chapel, dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, is located within the palace and is adorned with impressive artworks.

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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More Fun Facts About Colonna Gallery & Palazzo Colonna:

• The palace features a majestic staircase designed by Paolo Schor which also contributes to the grandeur of the building.
• 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.