Gods and demigods: the myth of Hercules at Palazzo Venezia

The myth of Hercules has always fascinated patrons and artists. Over the centuries, great lovers of the arts have commissioned works inspired by the demigod for their palaces and collections, sometimes even interpreted in a Christological key. The visit takes us through gardens, loggias and halls of the building, following as a fil rouge a series of artworks recounting his feats. They range from the 15th-century frescoes devoted to his famous labours in the Barbo Apartment to the pair of porcelain vases in the Passage of the Cardinals, the bronzes of Hercules and the Hydra and  Hercules and the Nemean lion in the Palazzetto to the Farnese Hercules reproduced by Bartolomeo Cavaceppi now in storage.

WHEN: Friday, May 12
TIME: 5.30 p.m. 
WHERE: Palazzo Venezia
MEETING POINT: the entrance to Palazzo Venezia, Via del Plebiscito 118

This tour costs 5 euros. The cost of the visit is in addition to the admission charge to VIVE. 

Up to 18 years old admission is free and between 18 and 25 years costs only 2 euros.

To take part in the tour, book and buy your ticket at least 2 days in advance by clicking here.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of your visit at the meeting point. 

For information contact the education team by sending an email to: vi-ve.edu@cultura.gov.it
All the activities are held in Italian. For more information and to request guided tours or educational activities in English or French send an email to vi-ve.edu@cultura.gov.it  

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