Palazzo Venezia
Located just off Piazza Venezia, in the heart of Rome, the Palazzo Venezia is a Renaissance-style mansion that features art objects dating from the beginning of the Common Era to the early Renaissance.
The palace
Built during the fifteenth century as a residence for Cardinal Pietro Barbo, the Renaissance building of Palazzo Venezia later became the papal residence and the Embassy of the Republic of Venice.
In 1797 it fell into French hands, but in 1916 it became the property of the Italian state. It was converted into Mussolini’s headquarters during the Fascist era.
Exhibitions
The museum mainly displays the collections of Pope Paul II (Pietro Barbo), the first pope to inhabit the building. There are also works of art from Castel Sant'Angelo, the museum of the Collegio Romano or the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica.
In the palace, you can find many different items, from Renaissance paintings to polychromatic wood sculptures, tapestries, weapons, armour, and terracotta sculptures.
Another palazzo
In Rome, there are numerous restored villas, which have been converted into museums housing various artworks from several centuries.
Since there are so many, we would recommend only visiting a few, except of course, if you are staying in Rome for a long period of time and have more time to discover the city. Palazzo Venezia might be good to leave for a second visit.
Schedule
Garden and Museum: Daily 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Price
Garden: free
National Museum:
- Adults: € 15 (US$ 15.80) (+€ 2 (US$ 2.10) for exhibition)
- EU Citizens (aged 18 – 25): € 2 (US$ 2.10) (+€ 2 (US$ 2.10) for exhibition)
- Children under 18 and people with disabilities: Free
Transport
Buses: 40, 63, 70, 75, 81, 87, 95, 160, 170, 204, 628, 630 and 716
Nearby places
Church of the Gesù (166 m) Altare della Patria (187 m) Santa Maria in Aracoeli (202 m) Crypta Balbi (241 m) Galleria Doria Pamphilj (256 m)
