An important exhibition on Sebastiano Luciani, known as “del Piombo” - He is a Renaissance painter from Venice, who famously argued with Michelangelo regarding the execution of the Sistine Chapel’s decorations.

Until March 20 an exhibition dedicated to the Forbidden City and the magnificent Chinese empire of Qianlong in the 18th century. Qianlong brought prosperity to the empire, which became the second largest and most populated in history under his reign. Qianlong was also an avid art collector and set about filling the incredible Forbidden City’s […]

From February 15 to May 24 at the Museo Napoleonico of Rome a special exhibition on Napoleon with all treasures from the Fondation Napoléon of Paris. At the Museum Napoleonico of Rome more than 200 pieces are on display: arms, drawings, clothes, jewellery, porcelain, painting, furnishings and also objects from daily life […]

Music is the universal artistic expression, that is why we at Palazzo Olivia wish to offer a useful guide to classical music concerts, opera and events that take place in Rome not only to our guests staying at the rome apartments but to all those visiting our web site. Besides the greatest and most […]

While staying at one of the apartments in Rome at Palazzo Olivia, you may wish to attend a show at the Teatro dell’Opera. From Feb 26 to March 4 2008 “Cleopatra - The power of love” will be on stage. The show is a new version of the love story of Antony and Cleopatra […]