Galleria Sciarra

Galleria Sciarra

Galleria Sciarra
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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The area

Address
Neighborhood: Trevi
A non-stop photo and souvenir opportunity, Trevi is all about action. From early morning through the wee hours, the piazza surrounding Trevi Fountain hosts a never-ending flow of tourists hoping to make a wish or take a selfie. Clever restaurants, charming gelaterias, uncanny bars, kitsch shops, and a range of hotels make up the local landscape. Beneath the bustle are the remains of an ancient neighborhood that you can visit by heading over to a repertoire cinema and asking for a peek underground. There is something for everyone, but if peace and quiet are what you seek, plan to visit in the early morning hours.
How to get there
  • Barberini - Fontana di Trevi • 9 min walk
  • Spagna • 10 min walk
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valbona b
Pristina, Kosovo8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
We are used to visit Rome for its attractions and the unique experience that just Rome can give it to you. You can visit it several times, and you just discover more and more and you can't get enough of Rome. Galeria Sciarra is one of the places that people don't visit at the first time being at Rome except if they are professionals that are interested in these sites. The Sciarra Gallery is a building in Rome, located in the Trevi district. It is known as the Sciarra Gallery, as it constitutes a covered pedestrian passage - a private courtyard but open to the public during office hours. It has two entrances Via Marco Minghetti and Piazza dell Orattorio. It is one of the few examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the city of Rome. The Gallery is inserted in a prestigious architectural complex that starts from the Banco di Roma and ends at the Quirino theater on Via delle Vergini, and it is a true Art Nouveau heart of the complex.
Written May 27, 2024
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eric F
22 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
In a Trevi district saturated with tourist offers to avoid, we found this restaurant a little out of the way by chance, and it was an excellent surprise.
Very friendly staff, authentic cuisine with real dishes other than pizza, moderate prices.
Perfect Italian wines.
What more ?
Thank you and well done. To recommend.
Google
Written October 18, 2023
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Angelo S
Hilliard, OH5,974 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
I believe I initially saw this on the Atlas Obscura site and had it marked on the map if we were close-by. I am glad we were near enough to stop. In between the Trevi and the Pantheon, this is worth the small detour to stop and admire the early 1920's work. Given its' position in Rome, there should be more people walking through than there were. Great example of early 1900's architecture with a very simple glass and iron roof over it. Well worth the slight detour.
Written December 8, 2022
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dapper777
Monaco68,498 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
It is now open to the visitors for free.
As soon as we can, we go back to visit and admire it : Galleria Sciarra in Rome with lavish frescoes, painted façade of Art Nouveau style and a glass-iron roof dating to the late 19th century.
It is a covered pedestrian crossing located in the Trevi Rione in Rome.
His backyard represents a rare example of Roman liberty.
Made between 1885 and 1888 by architect Giulio De Angelis, it connected the various spaces and activities of Prince Maffeo Barberini Colonna di Sciarra.
The building is double decker, the roof consists of a glass dome with iron structure.
The decorations of the walls were made by the painter Gabriele Cellini and discussed the iconographic theme of the woman, virtues in the upper façade, scenes of home life in the lower one.
The pedestrian crossing is open to the public during office hours.
It is a true hidden marvel!
Written May 20, 2022
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tRAVellerOfTheW0rld
Almere, The Netherlands1,723 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Couples
During our guided tour of ancient Rome, we visited Santi Apostoli and on our way to the Trevi Fountain, our guide of 'When in Rome Tours' told us that she had a surprise for us. She showed us Galleria Sciarra, which was a great surprise. Galleria Sciarra is a hidden treasure in Rome, because the passage is not only difficult to see from the outside, it is one of the few places where you can see Art Nouveau in Rome!.
The gallery was designed by architect Giulio De Angelis and built in 1885 by owner Prince Maffeo Sciarra, just after the unification of Italy in the late 1880s. It was decorated by Giuseppe Cellini between 1886 and 1888. Originally it was designed as a shopping centre, but later became the headquarter of “Cronaca Bizantina” the magazine owned by Sciarra and directed by Gabriele d’Annunzio. Cellini painted two rows of women themed decoration. The first row represents 12 portraits of women in their role in society through the stages of life, from girl, to bride to mother. The upper row shows other women depicted as personifications of virtues that an ideal woman should have like loyalty, humbleness, justice, chastity, patience. This was also the image of the magazine Cronaca Bizantina, in contrary of the personal vision of the female world of d'Annunzio himself. Ironically a portrait of d'Annunzio is part of the gallery.

Galleria Sciarra is located at Via Minghetti 9/10, near Via Del Corso. Next time when I am in Rome, I will come back to the Galleria.
Written September 25, 2014
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Maggi713
Baltimore, MD12,513 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Couples
What a fascinating building we saw as we walked along the Via del Corso. Prince Maffeo Sciarra Colonna was way ahead of his time when he decided to build a retail galleria in 1870. They were very popular throughout Europe. He spared no expense for its decoration which was painted by Giuseppe Cellini. Richly decorated with beautiful frescoes and ornamentations, it is a work of art in itself – proof that Rome is truly an open-air museum. The walls of the gallery are decorated with illustrations of women: the first row represents women through the stages of life (from youth to married woman) and the second row features depictions of feminine virtues such as loyalty, patience, justice and chastity. Architect Giulio De Angelis designed the galleria that includes a cast iron glassed canopy and elegant designs on of the supporting structures. There are also various coat of arms of the family (Colonna/Barberini), as well as the initials of Maffeo Sciarra on the interior walls. The galleria, however, failed and this was coupled with the overall financial trouble of the Prince. He went broke and had to sell his art collection and, eventually, not only the galleria, but even his family palace. Open until 8:00 PM; try to go in the evening when the galleria is illuminated with a warm and magical glow, making you feel like you have been transported into a different era.
Written February 9, 2017
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy36,258 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Couples
Galleria Sciarra had been closed for a spell, so I was delighted to find it open again and looking well maintained. The building is located not far from the Trevi Fountain and is definitely worth a walk over to see it (it is free). The interior arcade, topped by a glass roof, is a lavish illustration of Art Nouveau. Something very different in this ancient city.
Written October 5, 2016
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Hynda123
Rome, Italy45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018
Right in the middle of all the noise and dirt in downtown Rome is this quiet beautiful spot that is clean and beautiful
Written October 7, 2018
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Stewart008
Brevard, NC219 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Solo
Not on the tourist track. Beautifully decorated and artistic facades. Worth seeking out for a quick view.
Written February 28, 2020
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Francesco F
Rome, Italy232 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Friends
The gallery has few signs outside, it is almost passing, behind the Teatro Quirino, although it is not always open, from 12 midnight. But when you find us you will be amazed, a beautiful corner of Rome, to be admired and photographed. It was born as the courtyard of the Sciarra Colonna palace, built in pure liberty style
Written May 9, 2019
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