Palazzo Barberini: La Città del Sole

Step into the grandeur of the 17th century with an exhibition at the magnificent Palazzo Barberini, marking the 400th anniversary of the pontificate of Urban VIII (1623 – 1644). Wander through works by renowned scientists, and creations from some of the most illustrious artists of Baroque Rome. There, you can learn about the fusion of the arts and sciences that thrived under Barberini's patronage, and why this vibrant city earned the moniker The City of the Sun. This exhibition showcases work from a constellation of artists, including luminaries like Jesuits Christoph Scheiner, Orazio Grassi, Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Lyncean Federico Cesi, Johannes Faber, Francesco Stelluti, Galileo, philosopher Tommaso Campanella, mathematician Theodosius Rossi, and poet-humanist Giovanni Ciampoli.