Galleria d'Arte Moderna

Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale


This gallery housed in an 18th-century Carmelite convent has a collection of art and sculpture from the 20th century that includes works by Italian masters Giorgio de Chirico, Franco Gentilini, Giacomo Balla and Giorgio Morandi. Operated by the municipality, it also hosts temporary exhibitions.


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