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 History - How to Arrive
Barberini Palace is a magnificent palace in Rome worth visiting for its splendor and collection of art. It is a remarkable sample of the Baroque style and a meaningful landmark of the papal patronage. When Maffeo Barberini became Pope Urban VIII in 1623, he decided to build a grand family palazzo. The construction started in 1625 and the famous architect Bernini highly contributed. The palace was completed in 1633 and has a central part and two wings. The “salone”, the principle central hall, culminates in the great vault with the fresco “Divine Providence”, a pictorial celebration of the spiritual and temporal glories of the Barberini.
Bernini also designed the facade overlooking the garden and staircase, in the 3 classical Greek styles (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian).
The Palace has hosted the National Gallery of Art since 1949: the paintings range from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
Pratical Information
MEETING ROOM :
Palazzo Barberini – Via 4 Fontane ROMA
How to get from the airport or the central station to Piazza Barberini
By Train :
The Airport Express service runs between Roma Central Station and Roma Fiumicini Airport every 30 minutes (approx).
From the Central Station : metro Line A – Direction BATTISTINI - Stop BARBERINI
By Taxi :
From the Airport : approx. 45 minutes.
MAP OF MEETING VENUE
Located in the very historical district of Rome, near to the famous Fontana di Trevi and opposite to the Quirinale,
Palazzo Barberini offers a privileged view over the eternal city.
MAP OF ROME PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Hotel Suggestions :
Hotel Mozart
23/b, v. dei Greci
00187 Roma (RM)
T. 06 36001915
F. 06 36001735
email: info@hotelmozart.com
Hotel Piazza di Spagna
61, v. Mario de' Fiori
00187 Roma (RM)
T. 06 6793061, 06 6796412
F. 06 6790654
email: info@hotelpiazzadispagna.it
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