Hall of the Catoptrics Meridian at Palazzo Spada

Another famous historic Rome’s Palace is Palazzo Spada,of 1500, which houses the State Council.

Roma, piazza Capodiferro e Palazzo Spada
Roma, piazza Capodiferro e Palazzo Spada (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

In the center of Rome, is famous for the optical illusion of Borromini, visible from thecourtyard, and the collection of paintings of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

But not everyone knows the Noble floor of the Palace!

Closed to the public, EXCEPT the first Sunday of each month, will amaze you with the Galleria degli Stucchi, the Hall of the Four Seasons, the Hall of Pompey …

A must see, the Hall of the Catoptrics Meridian of 1644, which is based on a point of light reflection and not on  a shadow!

PALAZZO SPADA
Piazza Capo di Ferro 13, Rome
Info: +39 06 87905747 – +39 347 8249859
Tickets: 15 euros
A reservation is required, the visit is guided 

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