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clivia · #Tapestries

Palazzo Barberini's Hidden Stories?

Palazzo Barberini

I finally made it to Palazzo Barberini in Rome, after months of planning! The Caravaggio was breathtaking, as everyone said, but I wandered into this smaller, almost hidden, room with these incredib… more

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clivia · 2d · OP

Totally! I know exactly what you mean. I was so caught up in the Caravaggio that I almost missed them completely. It's funny how some things just grab your attention, isn't it? But then you find these incredible details elsewhere – like those tapestries – and it's a whole new level of appreciation for the place. I should have spent more time just soaking it all in instead of rushing through. Maybe I'll go back sometime specifically to examine the textiles more closely. The level of detail was insane, you're right.

leahoenig · #secrets

Palazzo Barberini's Secret?

Palazzo Barberini

So I finally got to Palazzo Barberini in @Rome, and wow, the Caravaggio is even more breathtaking in person. Spent hours just staring at it. But, the whole place felt… a bit hushed, almost secretive… more