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Embark on a journey through the artistic wonders of Rome with a tour of Palazzo Barberini. This majestic palace, designed by legends like Bernini and Borromini, offers a splendid showcase of Baroque architecture. As you explore its opulent halls, marvel at masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Holbein, each painting a vivid picture of artistic brilliance. The Barberini art collection, spanning various periods, transports you through the epochs of Italian art history. The grandeur of the palace itself, with its breathtaking frescoes and intricate details, adds to the allure of this cultural voyage.
This 2-hour curated experience in Rome operates daily except monday with multilingual guides fluent in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Reserve your place with Divine Horizon for an unforgettable journey through centuries of Italian heritage.
Meet your guide outside the entrance to Palazzo Barberini on Via delle Quattro Fontane. Learn about the powerful Barberini family and their patronage of the arts, particularly under Pope Urban VIII. Skip the lines and prepare to explore one of Rome's most important Baroque palaces and art collections.
Ascend the magnificent oval staircase designed by Francesco Borromini, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Your guide will explain how Bernini and Borromini collaborated on this palace, creating a harmonious blend of architectural genius that set new standards for palatial design in 17th-century Rome.
Stand before Caravaggio's dramatic and visceral masterpiece depicting the biblical heroine Judith in the act of beheading Holofernes. Your guide will explain Caravaggio's revolutionary use of chiaroscuro and how this powerful work exemplifies the emotional intensity and realism that defined his artistic vision.
Admire Raphael's tender portrait La Fornarina, believed to depict the artist's beloved mistress. Discover other Renaissance and Baroque treasures including works by Holbein, Bronzino, and Lotto, each contributing to the palace's extraordinary collection spanning three centuries of Italian art history.
Conclude your tour by gazing up at Pietro da Cortona's spectacular ceiling fresco 'Triumph of Divine Providence,' a Baroque masterpiece that covers the entire vault of the Gran Salone. Your guide will help you decode the complex allegorical imagery celebrating the Barberini family's glory and papal power.
Your guide curates personalized recommendations — from distinguished dining venues and hidden culinary gems to cultural experiences that will enrich the remainder of your Rome sojourn. Depart with the invaluable insider knowledge of a true local connoisseur.
As this curated Rome experience reaches its conclusion, your guide addresses any final questions and ensures a seamless transition for the rest of your day. Take a moment to absorb the splendor surrounding you before bidding farewell to your distinguished guide.
The meeting point is outside Palazzo Barberini at Via delle Quattro Fontane, 13, 00184 Roma RM.
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