Many do not know that it is possible to discover the beauties of Quirinal. An opportunity not to be missed. Set foot in this historic building, located on the highest of the seven hills of Rome, is an experience that all Italians should have. It is not "only" the headquarters of the Presidency of the Republic, from the entry into force of the Constitution, but it is also a museum open to anyone. Inside you can enrich yourself thanks to the vision of dream rooms, as well as works of art, tapestries, furnishings and decorations. Artistic and historical testimonies from the Renaissance to today.
Visit to the Quirinale: what to know
There is no cost for a visit to the Quirinale. A totally free experience, except for the negligible expense to be incurred for the obligatory booking: 1.50 euros. This procedure must be carried out at least 5 days before the date of the visit. There are three ways in which you can make a reservation:
- online: payment by credit card
- call center: payment by credit card
- info point: payment by credit card, debit card or cash
You can enter the Quirinale in a group of up to 30 people, with access every 20 minutes. The ticket is nominative and bound to a specific date and time. In case of delay it will no longer be allowed to enter the Palace. The ticket is non-refundable and the access data cannot be changed. In case of institutional commitments, the visits could undergo changes in the itinerary or be canceled.
How to get to the Quirinale
The Quirinal Palace is located in Rome in Via del Quirinale. There are several ways to reach this historic place:
- Bus: Nazionale / Quirinale stop with lines 40, 60, 64, 70, 117, 170, H
- Metro: Piazza della Repubblica stop with metro A; Cavour stop with metro B
Get inspired
The guided tour includes the presence of volunteer staff, which leads in about 1 hour through two floors. Here is what it will be possible to admire:
- Noble Floor: staircase of honor, anteroom of the Salone delle Feste, Gallery of Busts, Hall of Seasons, Hall of the Corazzieri, overlooking the Pauline Chapel, First Representation Hall, Hall of Virtues, Hall of the Deluge, Hall of Logge, Sala dei Bussolanti, Room of the Balcony, Salottino San Giovanni, Sala Gialla, Room of Augustus, Room of the Ambassadors, Room of Hercules, Room of the Caskets, Passage of Urban VIII, Room of Drusus, Study of the President, Room of the Tapestries of Lille, Napoleonic Lounge, overlooking the Piffetti Library, Sala del Bronzino, Loggia d'Onore, Sala delle Api, Sala delle Dame, Sala della Vittoria, Sala della Pace, Sala della Musica, Sala dello Zodiaco, Sala delle Fabbriche di Paolo V, Sala degli Tazzi, Hall of Mirrors, Hall of Feasts
- Ground floor: exhibition on the history of the Palace, Sala dei Papi; Study of the King; Room adjacent to the King's Study; Room dedicated to the Presidents of the Republic; Room of the Globe.
Virtual visit to the Quirinale
Visitors are also guaranteed the possibility of a virtual visit to discover the wonders of the Quirinale. You can try your hand at its magnificent rooms, as well as in the gardens and park of Villa Rosebery. All via smartphone, computer or tablet. Space even for one 3D reconstruction of the Noble Floor, to really feel in the middle of a visit. An experience resulting from a project donated to the Presidency of the Republic by the Italian company Geocart and the subsidiary Digital Lighthouse.
