Galleria Spada

Galleria Spada

Experience a stunning art collection and Borromini's illusionary corridor, a clever architectural trick that captivates visitors with its deceptive perspective.
Galleria Spada combines a fine collection of 16th- and 17th-century painting with one of Rome’s most ingenious architectural conceits. Borromini’s forced-perspective corridor appears far longer than it is, turning a small courtyard feature into a memorable experience of illusion. The palace itself reflects Cardinal Bernardino Spada’s taste for art and learning. It is a museum where architecture and collection complement each other closely.