Palazzo Colonna, Art gallery in central Rome, Italy.
Palazzo Colonna is an art gallery in central Rome displaying paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects from several centuries. The halls are decorated with frescoes, marble columns support high ceilings, and gilded frames hang on the walls.
Construction began in the 14th century when the Colonna family joined together several medieval houses on the Quirinal Hill. Later generations expanded the palace continuously, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries when the grand Baroque halls were created.
The name comes from the Colonna family, one of Rome's oldest noble houses, who supported church and art for centuries. Visitors today see the original collection displayed in rooms that reflect how the high nobility lived during the Baroque era.
Visits are possible only on Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:15, as the family still occupies parts of the building. Wheelchair users can reach all open rooms, but should check current conditions in advance.
A cannonball from 1849 remains embedded in the palace staircase, a reminder of the French siege of Rome. Family members still live in private wings while visitors walk through the historic chambers.
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