NATIONAL GALLERY OF ANCIENT ART IN BARBERINI PALACE

When in Rome, a tour of the world-famous National Gallery of Ancient Art in Barberini Palace is a must, especially if you're an art or literature lover. Arrive at the museum and explore a variety of magnificent displays of paintings, medieval art, sculptures, frescoes, paintings and other famous works of the world's known artists, including Rafael, Van Dyck & Andrea del Sarto. 

The National Gallery of Ancient Art, or The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, is an art museum in Rome, Italy. The museum is known for housing art and paintings of some of the world's most famous artists belonging to all over the world. Most of the paintings here belong to the period before 1800. With more than 5000 paintings, art pieces, sculptures, and medieval art, it is one of Rome's largest art galleries which is no less a paradise for all art lovers. Note the gallery does not feature any antiques. 

The National Gallery of Ancient Art in Barberini Palace is classified into two major sites: Palazzo Corsini and Palazzo Barberini. Palazzo Barberini was designed and constructed by a 16th-century architect, Carlo Maderno. It was dedicated to Pope Urban VIII. Formerly called Palazzo Riario, Palazzo Corsini is another part of the building initially built in the 15th century. Later, it was constructed back in the 18th century. During your visit to the National Gallery of Ancient Art in Barberini Palace, you will explore a wide collection of medieval-era art pieces.

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Highlights

• The National Gallery of Ancient Art, or The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, is Rome's most sought-after destination located in the city's heart. 
• The gallery houses a vast collection of famous art pieces which belong to the year 1800 or before.
• Here, you get to admire over 5000 sculptures, paintings, and medieval art displayed in different sections of the national gallery.
• The museum also houses an extensive collection of masterpieces from the 16th to 18th century by popular artists such as Rafael, Van Dyck & Andrea del Sarto. 
• If you're in Rome and looking to spend a fun-filled yet relaxing day admiring the art from the past, a trip to the National Gallery of Ancient Art in Barberini Palace would rejuvenate your soul.
• Get ready to be awestruck by looking at the intricate work at the structure of the National Gallery of Ancient Art. 
• It is easier to read and understand all art descriptions with English and Italian descriptions.