The magnificent, barrel-vaulted painted ceiling of the Gallery of Maps
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Visitors walk beneath the Gallery of Maps’ brilliant frescoed vault, surrounded by centuries of color, history, and craftsmanship
The Gallery of Maps unfolds in a long, richly painted corridor, its barrel-vaulted ceiling alive with vivid scenes, decorative panels, and intricate borders. Detailed maps line the walls, while daylight enters through tall windows and illuminates the passage. Visitors move toward a monumental mural at the far end, immersed in a space where art, geography, and architectural splendor meet.
Visitors walk beneath the Gallery of Maps’ brilliant frescoed vault, surrounded by centuries of color, history, and craftsmanship
The Gallery of Maps unfolds in a long, richly painted corridor, its barrel-vaulted ceiling alive with vivid scenes, decorative panels, and intricate borders. Detailed maps line the walls, while daylight enters through tall windows and illuminates the passage. Visitors move toward a monumental mural at the far end, immersed in a space where art, geography, and architectural splendor meet.