Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome
The Palace of Exhibitions in Rome is considered to be the largest exhibition hall located in the very heart of the Eternal City. This is a three-story building with over 10000 square meters of space where various exhibitions are carried out on a regular basis. This palace can be easily called the center of modern cultural life in Rome. Every art enthusiast can find something to their liking. Without a doubt, it will be a pleasant discovery for frugal people: with only one ticket you will be able to attend tons of exhibitions organized at the palace.
History of the palace
The architect named Pio Piacentini was the one who created the neoclassical design for the building which was opened in 1883. Originally it was meant for different kinds of exhibitions, and subsequently, it was used for this exact purpose. The palace became a cultural space for exhibitions and significant world events. At the time of fascist Italy, the building was a bit redesigned and modernized.
The palace served as an office and an exhibition place for Rome Quadriennale. In 2007 reconstruction works were performed on the building, improvements were made, and cultural life inside it began bustling even more enthusiastically. Aside from Rome Quadriennale, many other exhibitions and events took place here:
- 1883. Fine arts exhibition.
- 1932. An exhibition dedicated to Garibaldi.
- 1932–1934. Exhibition of the Fascist Revolution which had more than 4 million visitors.
- 1936. The first poster and graphics exhibition.
- 1937. Augustan Exhibition of Roman Spirit.
- 1998. An exhibition dedicated to Lucio Fontana.
- 2007. An exhibition dedicated to Mark Rothko and Stanley Kubrick.
- 2008. An exhibition dedicated to the Etruscan civilization.
- 2009. Exhibitions dedicated to Charles Darwin, Alexander Calder.
Rome International Photography Festival has been organized here every year since 2008 as well.
Palazzo delle Esposizioni today
After impressive reconstructions, the palace was also massively renovated. Spacious halls with its easily modifiable interior, professional lighting, and equipment contributed to the establishment of the new cultural center in Rome. Many ideas regarding various temporary exhibitions and educational projects for youth and children are constantly successfully implemented here. Workshops, lectures, movie screenings and plenty of different seminars are a regular thing in the palace. All of this is possible thanks to the versatility of this place. The palace includes:
- Cinema with 136 seats.
- Multimedia room with 88 seats.
- Multifunctional meeting room.
- Atelier (art studio).
- Arts Laboratory.
- Bookstore.
- Library.
- Café.
- Restaurant with 240 seats.
By visiting Palace of Exhibitions, you get a fascinating opportunity to dive deep into the world of modern art and spend time not only in a useful but also in a comfortable way.
How to get
The palace is located in the very center of the Eternal City, on Via Nazionale, 194. You can reach this place by taking the subway to Repubblica station (line A) or Cavour station (line B). You can also take buses №64, 70, 71, 117, 170 and get off on Nazionale или Palazzo Esposizioni stop. There is also Quirinal Palace situated near the Palace of Exhibitions
Opening hours: from 10:00 till 20:00 usually, from 10:00 till 22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. On Mondays, the palace is closed.
Admission: full-price ticket costs 10 euros, cut-price one – 8 euros, ticket for children between the ages of 7 and 18 – 6 euros, admission is free for kids under 7. Some exhibitions are completely free. The information is relevant for January 2018.
