4.7 ·
Step into Scuderie del Quirinale, the former papal stables turned Rome's top spot for blockbuster art shows. Book ahead and spend a couple of hours exploring major touring exhibitions, from pharaonic treasures to master retrospectives, just steps from the Quirinal Palace.
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Built as stables for the popes and later Italy's royal family, this building beside the Quirinal Palace on Rome's highest hill was converted into an exhibition hall and now hosts major touring shows, from Egyptian treasures of the pharaohs to retrospectives of individual masters. Its higher price point and mandatory booking reflect a model closer to a special exhibition venue than a standard museum with a fixed permanent collection.
A 4.7 rating and maximum must-see and culture scores show strong consistent satisfaction regardless of which specific exhibition is running, and reviewers frequently mention the Quirinal Palace itself - one of Europe's largest - as a worthwhile sight in its own right nearby. Allow a full two hours given the scale of the shows typically staged here.
Built as stables for the popes and later Italy's royal family, this building beside the Quirinal Palace on Rome's highest hill was converted into an exhibition hall and now hosts major touring shows, from Egyptian treasures of the pharaohs to retrospectives of individual masters. Its higher price point and mandatory booking reflect a model closer to a special exhibition venue than a standard museum with a fixed permanent collection.
A 4.7 rating and maximum must-see and culture scores show strong consistent satisfaction regardless of which specific exhibition is running, and reviewers frequently mention the Quirinal Palace itself - one of Europe's largest - as a worthwhile sight in its own right nearby. Allow a full two hours given the scale of the shows typically staged here.
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2h
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morning or afternoon
Intensity
Moderate walking
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Attended the Tesori dei Faraoni (Egyptian Exhibition) here. Enjoyed it thoroughly and learned new things about Ancient Egypt. I spend about an hour and a half here to properly take it all in and read the information alongside the exhibit. You can also scan a QR code on your phone to get the free audioguide to…
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