Palazzo Colonna
Palazzo Colonna | |
---|---|
General information | |
Coordinates | 41°53′51″N 12°29′03″E / 41.897636°N 12.484214°E |
The Palazzo Colonna (Italian pronunciation: [paˈlattso koˈlonna, - koˈlɔnna]) is a palace in central Rome, Italy, at the base of the Quirinal Hill, and adjacent to the church of Santi Apostoli. It is built in part over the ruins of an old Roman serapeum, and it has belonged to the prominent Colonna family for over twenty generations.
History
The first part of the palace dates from the 13th century, and tradition holds that the building hosted
With his passing, the palace was sacked during feuds, and the main property passed into the hands of the
Starting with
Colonna Art Gallery
The main gallery (completed 1703) and the masterful Colonna art collection was acquired after 1650 by both the cardinal
The older wing of the complex, now known as Princess Isabelle's apartments, but once housing Martin V's library and palace, contains frescoes by
Along with the possessions of the Doria-Pamphilij and Pallavicini-Rospigliosi families, this is one of the largest private art collections in Rome.
In popular culture
The ending scene from the 1953 classic film Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, was shot at the gallery.
External links
Media related to Palazzo Colonna (Rome) at Wikimedia Commons
Preceded by Chigi Palace |
Landmarks of Rome Palazzo Colonna |
Succeeded by Palazzo della Consulta |