Galleria Colonna

The Palazzo Colonna takes up an entire city block in the centre of Rome. The Galleria Colonna is on the east side of the block, the Church of the Santi Apostoli is on the west.

Via della Pilotta runs down the east side of the block dividing the Galleria from its garden.

The 15th century palace was given a Baroque make-over at the beginning of the 18th century.

The Great Hall is a window onto how the super-rich lived in Baroque Rome.

John and I admit that it is a little rich for our taste.

But the details are always interesting. Baroque table with busts before a gilt mirror.

Baroque table with decorative fans.

I was drawn to the superb ceiling frescos. I could look at this picture for hours, but via a hand-held mirror, please, to spare my neck.

18th Century wall frescos -- 

I love them.

John admiring an 18th century suit covered in medals.

His detail of one of the medals.

Table lamp by the stairs that lead to the public washrooms.

The men's toilet is behind this discretely painted door.

The garden is reached by a bridge over Via della Pilotta.

Be sure to take the time to see the garden.

You will find Baroque taste in all its splendor. 

View of the Palazzo Colonna from the top of the stairs.

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Link to official Gallery page.