US EditionPhotos of the treasures in Rome’s exclusive Colonna Palace
- On Friday and Saturday mornings the Colonna Palace in Rome opens limited guided visits for small groups of 10 people, allowing public appreciation rather than commercializing the collection.
- For two centuries the Colonnas have maintained a trust since owning the palace from the 12th century, with Princess Isabella protecting artworks during the Nazi invasion by walling up entrances.
- The palace’s collection includes paintings, sculptures, busts, tapestries, and a 76-meter Great Hall with a frescoed ceiling celebrating Commander Marcantonio’s 16th-century naval victory.
- Selective approvals have produced occasional major cultural moments, with Don Prospero Colonna, the sitting prince, granting infrequent event approvals like the 2018 Met exhibition attended by Donna Versace and Anna Wintour.
- Experts including Claudio Strinati argue the family’s seclusion protects what he calls `indubitably one of humanity’s greatest artistic heritages`, aiming access at audiences with deep historical understanding.
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Video. Visitors have the rare opportunity to explore the interior of the highly protected Colonna Palace, a private museum home long away from mass tourism.
A peek inside Rome's most exclusive tourist site
Only a small number of visitors ever see Rome’s Colonna Palace, a vast private estate filled with centuries-old art and still home to the Colonna family. Despite millions visiting nearby landmarks, the baroque palace limits entry to small guided groups on select mornings, with its owners insisting it is not meant for mass tourism.
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A peek inside the Colonna Palace, Rome’s most exclusive tourist site
Every year, millions visit Rome's famous sites, but few enter the exclusive Colonna Palace. This private home-museum, hidden in the city center, opens only to small groups for a few hours on Friday and Saturday mornings.
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