Terrace of the Niche

Why go

Pirro Ligorio designed the terrace as part of the Belvedere setting. From this edge, the courtyard reads as a planned space rather than only as the backdrop for its bronze pinecone. The link with the nearby hemicycle also makes this a natural point to notice how indoor museum rooms meet the older outdoor architecture.

What to look for

• The terrace looks across the Pinecone Courtyard.
• Pirro Ligorio designed it in the sixteenth century.

Useful to know

• Take in the courtyard from the terrace before returning to the museum rooms.

Your next visit

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