Discover the splendour of the Italian Renaissance at the National Gallery, a treasure trove of some of the world's most exquisite Italian Renaissance masterpieces. From devotional Christian panels to mythological wonders and timeless portraits, you'll encounter the works of artists who forever transformed Western painting. Among these luminaries are Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, and Titian.
Experience firsthand the innovation, beauty, and brilliance that defined an era through iconic works such as Da Vinci’s ‘The Virgin of the Rocks’, Titian’s ‘Bacchus and Ariadne’, Raphael’s ‘Portrait of Pope Julius II’, and Michelangelo’s ‘The Entombment’. This expert-led tour, lasting approximately one hour, offers an intimate look at the masterpieces that shaped the course of art history.
After immersing yourself in the Italian Renaissance at the National Gallery, your journey continues just moments away at the Locatelli restaurant. Here, you are welcomed with a customary Italian aperitivo, a centuries-old ritual that fosters camaraderie. Savour a beautifully composed platter of cured ham, capocollo (Italian cured meat), salami and aged Parmigiano Reggiano, served generously to celebrate the craftsmanship of Italian producers. To accompany this feast for the senses, sip on a glass of Franciacorta sparkling wine, Italy’s answer to Champagne. Elegant, refined and subtly celebratory, it provides the ideal accompaniment to an afternoon spent reflecting on art.
