Palazzo Barberini

Step into the grandeur of Baroque Rome with a visit to Palazzo Barberini, a magnificent 17th-century palace that houses part of the National Gallery of Ancient Art. Once the residence of the powerful Barberini family, the palace itself is an architectural masterpiece designed by leading figures of the Baroque period, including Bernini and Borromini.

Students can explore richly decorated rooms and view an exceptional collection of paintings spanning the Renaissance to the Baroque era, including works by artists such as Caravaggio, Raphael and Holbein. A highlight of the visit is Pietro da Cortona’s spectacular ceiling fresco, which offers a striking example of Baroque artistic style and symbolism.