Is The Galleria Colonna Rome Worth Visiting?! A Comprehensive Review

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When visiting Rome, it is definitely tricky to decide what to see and what to do. BUT, there are several things to do including underrated things to do such as the Galleria Colonna in Rome. This guide will dive into whether or not this gallery located in a centuries-old, family-owned palace is worth a visit. 

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Is The Galleria Colonna Rome Worth Visiting?! A Comprehensive Review

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Table of Contents

About The Galleria Colonna Rome

Getting There

Tickets To The Galleria Colonna Rome

Know Before You Go

Is The Galleria Colonna Rome Worth Visiting?!

About The Galleria Colonna Rome

The Galleria Colonna is the galleries within the Colonna Palace or Palazzo Colonna. Colonna Palace is one of the largest and oldest private palaces in Rome with its construction beginning in the 14th century by the Colonna family. 

Apart from the Palazzo Colonna, the Galleria Colonna Rome is a part of a block of buildings in central Rome at the base of Quirinal Hill and next to the church of Santi Apostoli and was built in part over the ruins of an ancient Roman serapeum. It was commissioned in the mid-1600’s by Cardinal Girolamo I Colonna and his nephew Lorenzo Onofrio and inaugurated by Lorenzo Onofrio’s son Philip II in 1700 and is truly a jewel of Roman the Baroque. For over 20 generations, Palazzo Colonna has belonged to the prominent Colonna family. 

Getting There

From walking to public transportation via Rome’s Metro/subway system to ride shares such as taxis and Ubers, there are a variety of different ways to get to Galleria Colonna, including:

• Walking – it’s under 10 minutes when walking from Trevi Fountain or Piazza Venezia. If coming on a Friday, go to Piazza SS. Apostoli 66 and if coming on a Saturday, go to Via Della Pilotta 77
• Metro – it’s about a 12-minute walk from the closest stop: Barberini (Line A)
• Bus – Routes 60, 64, and 40 all stop nearby at either Piazza Venezia or Via Nazionale
• Taxi – if coming on a Friday, go to Piazza SS. Apostoli 66 and if coming on a Saturday, go to Via Della Pilotta 77

Above all else, it is important that the entrance to Galleria Colonna differs depending on the day you plan to visit. If coming on a Friday, go to Piazza SS. Apostoli 66 and if coming on a Saturday, go to Via Della Pilotta 77.

Admission & Tickets To The Galleria Colonna Rome

One of the interesting things about Galleria Colonna Rome is that, since it is a private palace, it is only open on Friday and Saturday mornings even on public holidays. Guided tours are also offered on Friday mornings in Italian, English, and Spanish as well as on Saturday upon reservation. For more information on hours and admission, then look no further than Galleria Colonna’s website. 

In terms of purchasing tickets to the Galleria Colonna, I highly suggest purchasing tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased in advance via Galleria Colonna’s third-party platform (here) or via GetYourGuide, which I recommend if you are booking multiple activities across Rome and want a central location to store all of your tickets and vouchers for each site.

To book your tickets and see the several tour options for visiting Galleria Colonna on GetYourGuide, use the following link to book.

Know Before You Go

Galleria Colonna is just a part of the magnificent Colonna Palace. Key sights to see at Colonna Palace in addition to Galleria Colonna includes:

• Colonna Palace and Gardens
• Princess Isabelle Apartment 
• Book Shop
• Pio Pavilion
• Cafe and Restaurant with a Terrace 

In terms of planning your visit to Galleria Colonna Rome, here are a few things to know before you go:

• Since Galleria Colonna is not a cathedral, a strict dress code of covering your shoulders and knees is not strictly enforced. However, if visiting other cathedrals (including The Vatican) in Rome throughout the day, then I would highly suggest coming prepared dress code-wise.
• Cameras are allowed, however, flash photography is prohibited.
• Upon entering the Galleria Colonna, guests will have to go through a bag security checkpoint. Please refer to the Visiting Page for more information on bags allowed and luggage storage options onsite.
• If you booked a timed entry experience, the Galleria Colonna Rome is a timed experience – be sure to arrive at least 10-15 minutes before your timed the entry slot.
• Take a moment to savor this incredible palace and gallery and all of its masterpieces within it! Truly, the Galleria Colonna is a magnificent work of art like no other!!
• Wear comfortable, suitable shoes for uphill climbing on marble staircases – which are present through parts of the palace. In fact, I have a guide on comfortable + stylish flats for travel if you need any inspiration! 

Is The Galleria Colonna Rome Worth Visiting?!

YES!!!!

Personally, as described on their website, I found the Galleria Colonna Rome to be highly comparable to the Palace of Versailles in Paris! However, the Galleria Colonna lacks the packed crowds that the Palace of Versailles has (and will always have, but is still worth  a visit!), making it 100000% worth visiting if in Rome on a Friday or Saturday morning. Overall, I found this incredible gallery, palace, and its gardens to truly be such a masterpiece that is underrated (and I, indeed, hope stays that way!) and highly worth checking out when in Rome.

Wrap-Up

When in Rome, Galleria Colonna Rome is an excellent way to learn more about Rome’s history from a living family in Rome at a living and working palace – just an amazing opportunity especially to see a beautiful palace without the crowds!

XOXO – Katie <3