The Lateran Palace is located in one of the historic districts of Rome, near the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano; with the Baptistery and the Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs it constituted a real citadel where the Popes, for about 1000 years, acted as direct spokesmen of the Christian Faith and at the same time administered the difficult political issues linked to the city and political relations with other European States.
It will be a walk on approximately 3000 m² of walkable surface during which participants will be able to admire and enjoy the beauty of the sixteenth-century frescoes, the artisan finishing of baroque tapestries and many other high-antique works from the historical period from the sixteenth to the Nineteenth century.
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Date and time of your visit can be pre-booked. The site respects the following opening hours:
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The room takes its name from the wall decorations that have as their subject the biblical events of Samuel and were made by Cesare Nebbia and Giovanni Guerra.
The room takes its name from the gilded stuccoes in which the vault is divided, presenting five episodes from the life of King David, from whose lineage Joseph, the putative father of Jesus, is descended.
The vault of this room depicts five episodes from the life of the prophet, who, as narrated in the Book of Kings, performed many miracles that anticipated those of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Welcome to Palazzo Lateranense, a place steeped in history and spirituality that will take you on a journey through the centuries of grandeur and charm of Rome. With the help of the innovative multilingual audioguide, you can explore this architectural jewel in comfort and discover its most fascinating secrets.
