In the footsteps of the Lion at Palazzo Venezia

The many roles of the lion from the heraldic emblem of Pope Paolo II Barbo to the symbol of the Venetian Republic, from the protagonist of one of the Twelve Labours of Hercules to the attribute of Saint Jerome in Mino da Fiesole's reliefs. The iconographic reading of this subject, so familiar to children, and the discovery of its behavioural qualities through several tales taken from Medieval Bestiaries, will enable them to deduce its function and significance in the reliefs, sculptures, frescoes, paintings and decorations of Palazzo Venezia. This exploration will involve the façade on Via del Plebiscito, the Giardino Grande, the loggia, the Appartamento Barbo, the Saloni Monumentali and some of the works in the museum collection, favouring a reconstruction of the palace's history from papal residence to exhibition venue.

WHEN: Sunday 8 December 2024
TIME: 4 P.M.
WHERE: Palazzo Venezia 
MEETING POINT: Entrance of Palazzo Venezia, via del Plebiscito, 118 

The cost of the visit is 5 euros, in addition to the cost of the VIVE entrance ticket.
Please note that up to the age of 18 the entrance ticket is free and between 18 and 25 it is only 4 euros. 
To participate in the visit, you must book and purchase your ticket at least 2 days in advance by clicking here.

You must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the visit at the meeting point.
For information contact the education team by sending an email to: vi-ve.edu@cultura.gov.it